This new American opera by Evan Mack had its genesis in a lecture in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Mack heard the story of the murdered nun, Dorothy Stang. His research led him to the Ohio Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur where he was given access to Stang's letters from 1969 until the week before her death. In five years time, the opera went from page to stage and won the Boston Metro Opera Main Stage Award.

This recording is of the original New York City production. Evan Mack, a noted composer and pianist, has composed five musicals as well as numerous popular songs and classical works. He received his DMA from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.

Artists

Caitlin Mathes (mezzo-soprano), Michael Armstrong Barr (vocals), Brittany Palmer (soprano), Amanda Lee (mezzo-soprano), Barrett D. Mack (vocals), Elex Lee Vann (bass-baritone), Jose Rubio (baritone), Amanda-Camille Isaac (vocals), Lara Stevens (mezzo-soprano), Jose Candelaria (vocals), Jennifer Caruana (vocals), Douglas Jabara (baritone), Adam Russell (tenor), Justin Ryan (baritone)

Studio chorus, Ionisation New Music Ensemble, Mara Waldman