The premiere of my chamber opera Light and Power (which met its funding goal and then some -- thanks everybody!) was a composer's dream come true in many ways. I was especially gratified by the reviews in Miss Music Nerd and the Boston-Musical Intelligencer, which wrote:

"Schankler’s music is extraordinarily eclectic–where traditional operatic roles may have themes or motifs associated with characters, Schankler attached entire musical idioms to them... All of the music was masterfully composed."

The reviews also rightly praise the cast, players and crew. I was impressed over and over again by their brillance and commitment, especially the tireless efforts of fearless Juventas music director Lidiya Yankovskaya.  (Watching the entire run of shows was a rare treat, because after my initial abject terror on the first night, I was able to relax a little bit and actually enjoy the little details and nuances that everyone brought to the stage!)

Chelsea Beatty as Nikola Tesla