When it comes to holiday performances, dance has The Nutcracker, theater has A Christmas Carol, and classical music has Handel’s Messiah. Today we’re checking out operas newest addition, composer Mark Adamo’s Becoming Santa Claus. With the family watching the world premiere at the Dallas Opera with a live simulcast to the Lincoln Center in New York!
Becoming Santa Claus is set in the Elven kingdom where spoiled Prince Claus will celebrate his 13th birthday with the party. However, a bright star has signaled a momentous birth. Claus decides to dazzle this newborn with an assortment of the very latest toys before discovering that love is the most treasured gift of all.
The story doesn't go into the religious significance of the child's birth but is that 'presence' is preferred to presents. It was cleverly done with elaborate, fanciful costumes and magnificent set designs!
Please accept the present that was brought to you,
for God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.”
Genesis 33:11
for God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.”
Genesis 33:11
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