First performed in 1950 at the Shubert Theatre in Philadelphia The Consul was a phenomenally successful opera dealing with 20th century bureaucracy and socio-political issues. It is set in a totalitarian state in which John Sorel is a political dissident fighting for a democratic government. The secret police force him to leave the country and Magda his wife must obtain a visa to leave the cou…

from The Consul-To This We've Come/i> is Magda's emotional and moving Aria from the Musical Drama the Consul by Gian-Carol Menotti. Arranged for Soprano with a Piano reduction of the original orchestral score.

From Menotti's opera 'The Consul'.

Description G. Schirmer Opera Anthology - Arias For Mezzo-Soprano Carefully chosen arias to anticipate the needs of singers, teachers and coaches for years to come. Includes historical notes, plot synopses and translations for study. Edited by Robert L. Larsen. Songlist Acerba Volutta (Adriana Lecouvreur) [Cilea, Francesco] Ah, Michele, Don't You Know (The Saint Of Bleecker Street) [Menott…

Composed by Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-). Vocal score for 12 solo voices and piano accompaniment. With vocal score notation, piano accompaniment and staging notes. 294 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

Voice and Piano. By Gian Carlo Menotti. Vocal Large Works. Size 9x12 inches. 6 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

Voice and Piano. By Gian Carlo Menotti. Vocal Solo. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

Voice and Piano. By Gian Carlo Menotti. Vocal Solo. Size 9x12 inches. 20 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

Libretto. By Gian Carlo Menotti. Opera. 56 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.