Composer Robert Paterson and librettist/lyricist David Cote have created three witty, contemporary works for solo singer and ensemble. The album, In Real Life, is available on July 8 on American Modern Recordings. The works are an exploration of online dating, with the singers mingling comedy and pathos through a lively range of character types. Soprano Marnie Breckenridge and baritone Jorell Williams showcase versatility as they take the audience on a sort of theatrical revue about love, romance, and second chances. Heralded for its “eloquence and passion” and a “knack for inventive programming” by the New York Times, American Modern Ensemble is conducted on the recording by Steven Osgood.
Composer Robert Paterson and Lyricist David Cote Explore the Wild World of Online Dating with “In Real Life”
