The End of the Affair (opera)

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The End of the Affair is a chamber opera with music by Jake Heggie and a libretto by Heggie and Leonard Foglia.

Based on the Graham Greene novel of the same title, it is set in London in 1944 and 1946 and focuses on Maurice and Sarah, who vows to end their illicit affair if his life is spared in a bombing. His survival leads to Sarah's devout conversion and his railing against God for it.

It premiered in March 2004 at Houston Grand Opera. The libretto's last ten minutes were revised to alter the ending for performances at Madison Opera and Seattle Opera.

[edit] Roles

  • Sarah Miles - Soprano
  • Maurice Bendrix (her lover) - Baritone
  • Henry Miles (her husdand) - Baritone
  • Mr. Parkis (a private detective) - Baritone
  • Richard Smythe (a rationalist) - Tenor
  • Mrs. Bertram (Sarah’s mother) - Mezzo-Soprano
  • Lancelot (young son) - Speaking role

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