Hagemann Rosenthal Associates is proud to announce their first full opera composed by Philip Hagemann in association with Pegasus Opera Company, The Aspern Papers.
The Aspern Papers is a novella by American writer Henry James, originally published in 1888. Set in 19th-century Venice, The Aspern Papers tells the tale of ambitious editor Morton Vint who is trying to obtain poet Jeffrey Aspern's romantic letters to Juliana Bordereau - his beautiful muse and lover. Philip Hagemann adapted The Aspern Papers into a thrilling opera and has retained Henry James's suspense throughout the story and stayed true to the rich development of his characters. The Aspern Papers stars Jacob Bettinelli, a bass baritone originally from Hong Kong. Lauren Easton, an Australian/Mauritian mezzo soprano. Melody Compton, Oscar Castellino, Monwabisi Lindi and Julia Daramy-Williams. Legendary Tenor Ronald Samm also stars. Artistic Director of Pegasus Opera Company and renowned soprano soloist Alison Buchanan plays Tina.