Giants in the Earth Rediscovered

Published 100 years ago, Ole Rolvaag’s novel Giants in the Earth was the quintessential American immigrant story. Douglas Moore’s operatic setting won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1951 but has remained largely unknown and never recorded.

Join us for a program that surveys the rediscovery of this important American opera, including excerpts from the opera sung by the two protagonists. The presentation is led by South Dakota Symphony Orchestra music director Delta David Gier, veteran stage directors Jay Lesenger and Bob Neu.

Performers:

Meredith Lustig, soprano
Michael Kelly, baritone
Jeremy Chan, piano
Delta David Gier, speaker
Jay Lesenger, speaker
Bob Neu, speaker