Glimmerglass Opera - HARTKE: The Greater Good or The Passion of Boule de Suif

Stephen Hartke's 'The Greater Good' was commissioned by Glimmerglass Opera, and is a strikingly original contribution to the operatic repertory. Based on an iconic short story by Maupassant set during the immediate aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, 'The Greater Good' is notable for its sure-footed dramatic pacing and astute use of different techniques and subtle references to a variety of musical styles in order to portray the characters in a variety of moods and situations. This is the opera's world premiere recording.