This collectors highlights CD was recorded live at the 2002 Australian premiere season and features 13 selections from themusical drama. With music by Ross Fiddes and Libretto by Paul Kavanagh, Abelard & Heloise is inspired by a real life medieval love story to rival Romeo & Juliet. This remarkable Australian musical chronicles the ill-fated coupling of a teacher and his young pupil who fall in love contrary to the mores of the Church and their station, creating a cauldron of passion, eroticism, jealousy, hate, seperation and tradgedy.
Abelard & Heloise was selected for showcase in the 2003 OzMade Musicals.
Synopsis
This is the very best kind of love story. It's true, absolutely true, based on the passionate letters of the lovers themselves and an autobiography by Abelard. This story is tragic, in the most intimate way you can imagine. At the height of their passion Abelard is castrated by Heloise's enraged uncle and relatives. Then, in his shame and horror, Abelard orders Heloise into a nunnery, and becomes a monk himself.
Tracks
1. So That's The Man 2. Bright Stars 3. Love Duet 4. Spring Has Come 5. Abelard's Soliloquy 6. Wedding Chorus 7. Castration Scene 8. Three Jolly Monks 9. I Have Nothing 10. Profession Scene 11. I Gave Myself To Human Loving 12. Your Book 13. Finale
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