Tom Cipullo’s Glory Denied made waves in opera circles when it premiered a decade ago, and it continues to be programmed by some of the nation’s most prominent opera houses. The work tells the story of Jim Thompson, the longest-held prisoner of war in US history, as he tries to re-assimilate into American life after spending nine years behind enemy lines in Vietnam. Timely for any generation, Glory Denied shines a light on the very real consequences of war.

Program

Tom Cipullo
Glory Denied

Performers

Edward Laurenson | Older Thompson
Ricardo Garcia | Younger Thompson
Taylor Haines | Older Alyce
Morgan Balfour | Younger Alyce
Jihao Tian | Supernumerary
Alex Granito | Supernumerary
Christopher James | Supernumerary
Curt Pajer | Conductor
Jose Maria Condemi | Stage Director