Compositions Performed
Autumn in New York - 29 November, 2018 - Old Stone House, New York, NY
"Hudson Valley Autumn" - Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano. Jason Wirth, piano.
Witches, Bitches and Brews - 13 October, 2018 - B Chord Brewing Company - Round Hill, VA
Produced by StageFree Music
"In the hallway" from A Fire in Water - Katherine Fili, mezzo-soprano. Thomas Hunter, piano.
The Lives Left Behind - 2018 Capital Fringe Festival Production - 14, 15, 21, 22, 26 July, 2018 - Westminster Church, Washington, DC
Produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective
The Name on the Door - Annie Gill, Jezebel. Kelly Curtin, Josephine. Spencer Adamson, Eli. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Molly Jackson, violin (14, 15, 26 July). Ava Shadmani, violin (21, 22 July). Andrew Weaver, viola. Elizabeth Hill, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Corrinne Hayes, director.
Witches, Bitches and Boys - 22 June, 2018 - Potter Violins, Takoma Park, MD
Produced by StageFree Music
"In the hallway" from A Fire in Water - Katherine Fili, mezzo-soprano. Thomas Hunter, piano.
Confluences - 29 May, 2018 - The University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Produced by District New Music Coalition
365 Project - Summer, Autumn, and Winter - The Anacostia String Quartet
Confluences - 6 April, 2018 - St. George's Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA
Produced by District New Music Coalition
365 Project - Summer, Autumn, and Winter - The Anacostia String Quartet
Confluences - 4 March, 2018 - Denizens Brewing Company, Silver Spring, MD
Produced by District New Music Coalition
365 Project - Summer, Autumn, and Winter - The Anacostia String Quartet
Coleen Phelps Recital - 17 November, 2017 - Nashville State Community College, Nashville, Tennessee
"Bright Star II," - Colleen Phelps, voice and percussion
Once Upon a Bedtime - 2016 Capital Fringe Festival Production - 7, 10, 15, 16, 24 July, 2016 - Sprenger Theater, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, DC
Produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective - text by Shannon Berry
Courtney Kalbacker and Molly Pinson Simoneau, sopranos. Tricia Lepofsky, mezzo-soprano. Miles Herr, tenor. Andrew Sauvageau, Rameen Chaharbaghi, and Jeffrey Grayson Gates, baritones. Daven Ralston and Amy Alvino, actors. Kimberly Eloshway, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Andrew Weaver, viola. Sophie Chang and Katie Chambers, cello. Elizabeth Hill, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Nick Vargas, director.
Another Country - Maryland Opera Studio New Works Reading - 12 February, 2016 - Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, College Park
Libretto by Shannon Berry
Mandy Brown, Missy. Alexis Aime, Sylvia. Maureen Kelly, Michelle. Sarah Best, Izzy. JennyAnne Flory, Becca. Miles Herr, Jordan. James Smidt, Hugh. Mark Wanich, Duncan. TJ Moeng, Peter. Justina Lee, music director/piano. Nick Olcott, director.
Opera on Tap DC's New Works Fest 2015 - 15 November, 2015 - The Pinch, Washington, DC
Selections from Lear, A Fire in Water, and The Name on the Door
From the Veils of Morning - 18 April, 2015 - The War Memorial, Baltimore, Maryland
"Heaven/Haven: A Nun Takes the Veil," - Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano. Bethany Pietroniro, piano.
For more information, click here and here.
Lear - in concert - 12 April, 2015 - Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, College Park
Slice Hicks, Lear. Hillary LaBonte, Goneril. Tanya Ruth Langlois, Oswald. Kristina Riegle, Regan. Courtney Kalbacker, Cordelia. Mitchell Galloway-Edgar, Earl of Kent. Kyle McGruther, Earl of Gloucester. Andrew Sauvageau, Edgar. Jeffrey Grayson Gates, Edmund. Michael Langlois, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
A Fire in Water - 2014 Capital Fringe Festival Production - 10, 15, 20, 23, 26 July, 2014 - Lang Theater, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, DC
Produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective - libretto by Shannon Berry, co-composed with Terrance Johns
Danielle Buonaiuto, Artemis. Kristina Riegle, Thetis. Andrew Sauvageau, Achilles. Kyle McGruther, Patroclus. David Artz, Alexander. Brian McDermott, Hephastian. CarrieAnne Winter, Porrima. Hillary LaBonte, Situla. Tanya Ruth, Andromeda. Kimberly Eloshway, flute. Michael Sinni and Lelia Walker, viola. Robert Murray, percussion. William Yanesh, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Courtney Kalbacker, director.
Prima Volta: Lessons and Carols - 14 December, 2013 - Dowling Music, Houston, TX
"The Cross of Snow" and "I Thought I Was Not Alone" - Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone. Hailey Darnell, piano.
New Music at Maryland - 4 December, 2013 - Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, College Park
from A Fire in Water:
The Fire
Herostratus, arrogant and wild
In the hallway
You and I are the sea
Danielle Buonaiuto, Artemis. Megan Ihnen, Thetis. William Yanesh, piano. Michael Oberhauser, crystal glasses.
A Fire in Water - Workshop Production - 19, 20 September, 2013 - Church of the Holy City, Washington, DC and Greenbelt Community Center, Greenbelt, MD
Produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective - libretto by Shannon Berry, co-composed with Terrance Johns
Danielle Buonaiuto, Artemis. Megan Ihnen, Thetis. Scott Thomas, Achilles. Kyle McGruther, Patroclus. David Merrill, Alexander. Brian McDermott, Hephastian. Katherine Riddle, Porrima. Zoe Kanter, Situla. Tanya Ruth, Andromeda. Kimberly Eloshway, flute. Max O'Hern and Andrew Weaver, viola. Jon Clancy, percussion. Irene Kim, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Courtney Kalbacker, director.
20th Century Opera: Before, During, After... - 31 May, 2013 - Calvary Baptist Church, Washington, DC
Produced by Rameen Chaharbaghi
Magnum Opus, scene 1 - Rameen Chaharbaghi, Robert. Zain Shariff, Schumann. Michael Langlois, piano.
New Music at Maryland - 5 December, 2012 - Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, College Park
"Kyrie" from Missa Brevis - Kathleen Jagielski and Courtney Kalbacker, sopranos. Megan Ihnen and Christina Massimei, altos. Rameen Chaharbaghi and Michael Oberhauser, tenors. Sean McArdle Pflueger and Eric Sillers, basses. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
The Capital Fringe Festival- 14, 15, 20, 26, 28 July, 2012 - Mountain: at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
Fallen Angels - produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective
Lilith - Courtney Kalbacker, Lilith. Joseph Pleuss, Adam. Shelby Claire, Eve.
Winter Interlude
Temptation - Andrew Sauvageau, Stephen. Benjamin Taylor, Joshua. Francesca Aguado, Veronica.
Autumn Interlude
The Name on the Door - Annie Gill, Jezebel. Bennett Umhau, Eli. Zoe Kanter, Josephine.
Kimberley Eloshway and Julianne Martinelli, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. John Philligin, violin. Henry Valoris, viola. William Yanesh, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Nick Vargas, director.
Imagery in Music - 29 June, 2012 - Calvary Baptist Church
Produced by Rameen Chaharbaghi, with Silver Finch Arts Collective
Selections from Love is Not the Last Room: "Cloris and Fanny," and "I Thought I Was Not Alone," - Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone. Cheryl Branham, piano.
New Inspirations - 28 July, 2011 - Calvary Baptist Church
"Too Solemn for Day" - Mariana Pino, soprano. Kayme Henkel, piano.
"Heaven-Haven: A Nun Takes the Veil" - Erica Hama, mezzo-soprano. Kayme Henkel, piano
selections from Love is Not the Last Room:
1. Introduction - Kathleen Jagielski, soprano
2. On Pilgrimage - Michael Oberhauser, baritone
7. An Empty Crib - Katherine Sanford, mezzo-soprano
9. Cloris and Fanny - Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone
10. When I Would Muse in Boyhood - Terrance Johns, tenor
11. To One Away - Kathleen Jagielski, soprano
18. Near the Wall of a House - Kathleen Jagielski, soprano. Katherine Sanford, mezzo-soprano. Terrance Johns, tenor. Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone. Kayme Henkel, piano.
Perceptions - 4 June, 2010 - The Artist's Inn Residence
Four Poems: III. Haiku and IV. Free Verse (fl, pno, vla version)
Cristina Verderese, flute. Roc Lee, piano. Henry Valoris, viola
The Name on the Door
Sarah Philippa, Jezebel. Katherine Sanford, Josephine. Joshua Brown, Eli. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Henry Valoris, viola. Elizabeth O'Hara, viola. Yufen Chou, piano.
Page-to-Stage Festival, 2009 - 5 September, 2009 - North Atrium Foyer, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Magnum Opus
Sarah Philippa, Claire. Daniele Lorio, Melpomene. Tricia Lepofsky, Polyhymnia. Robert Legge, John. Tad Czyzewski, Robert. Eric C. Black, Schumann. Amy Gleason, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Jay D. Brock, director.
Music in Action - 21 August, 2009 - Christ Church Washington Parish
"Too Solemn for Day" and "Oh, Every Day that Dawns" - Sarah Philippa, soprano. Michael Oberhauser, piano.
The Capital Fringe Festival - 9, 12, 16, 18, and 25 July, 2009 - The Warehouse Theatre
Magnum Opus - produced by Opera Alterna
Sarah Philippa, Claire. Daniele Lorio, Melpomene. Tricia Lepofsky, Polyhymnia. Robert Legge, John. Eric C. Black and Tad Czyzewski, Robert. Eric Sillers, Schumann. Katrina Smith, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Alison Candela and Josiah Lambert, violin. Henry Valoris, viola. Sean Niedlinger, cello. Nicolas Catravas, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Jay D. Brock, director.
The Kojo Nnamdi Show - 9 July, 2009 - WAMU 88.5 in Washington, DC (link to broadcast)
Interview and selections from Magnum Opus
Kojo Nnamdi, host. Michael Oberhauser, composer/conductor. Jay D. Brock, director and co-founder of Opera Alterna. Sarah Philippa, co-founder of Opera Alterna. Nicolas Catravas, piano. Singers: Sarah Philippa, Claire. Daniele Lorio, Melpomene. Tricia Lepofsky, Polyhymnia. Robert Legge, John. Tad Czyzewski, Robert. Eric Sillers, Schumann.
"Theater of Imagination," Presentations and Opera Scenes - 28 April, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Magnum Opus Scene 5 - directed by Elaine Walter
Charles Hyland, Robert. Ashley Alden, Melpomene. Danielle Good, Polyhymnia. Nicolas Catravas, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
Composition Division Stage Music Scenes - 22 April, 2009 - John Paul Hall, the Catholic University of America
The Ballad of Esther Tanner
Rachel Holt, Elizabeth. Laura Yackley, violin. Michael Oberhauser, piano.
Composition Division Recital, Spring 2009 - 3 April, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Haiku
Sophia Musleh, flute. Julian Rieder, percussion. Daniel McCarthy, viola. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
Society of Composers, Inc. Spring Concert - 26 February, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Selections from Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde: "Prelude," "VII. Haunted," "Epilogue"
Music by John WV Maggi and Michael Oberhauser
Sophia Musleh, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Leah Beshore, violin. Genevieve Norton, cello. John Maggi, conductor.
2nd Annual 24 Hour Musical Festival - 21 February, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
The Tale of King Midas - Book by Kyle Gullings. Music and lyrics by Michael Oberhauser
Starring Anna Laura Wensel McKowen, John Robert Keena, Jenny Donovan, Sam Forgie. Gabriel Mangiante, piano.
Not So Little, Not So Red, and No Hood - Book by Michael Oberhauser. Music and Lyrics by Kyle Gullings.
Starring Jenny Donovan, John Robert Keena, and Sam Forgie. Gabriel Mangiante, piano.
Magnum Opus - 15 February, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Sarah Philippa, Claire. Daniele Lorio, Melpomene. Dominique Donnarumma, Polyhymnia. Robert Legge, John. Tad Czyzewski, Robert. Eric C. Black, Schumann. Sophia Musleh, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Leah Beshore, violin. Laura Yackley, violin. Elizabeth O'Hara, viola. Diana Curtis, cello. Amy Gleason, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Jay D. Brock, director.
Redline Winter Concert - 7 December, 2008 - John Paul Hall, the Catholic University of America
"Teen Sensation Medley" arranged by Michael Oberhauser
Composition Division Fall Recital - 13 November, 2008 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
"The Sun Has Set" and "The Night" Lindsay Esser, mezzo-soprano. Roc Lee, piano.
Cardinal Composer's Society Fall Concert - 6 November, 2008 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
"Heaven-Haven: A Nun Takes the Veil" - Monica Szabo, mezzo-soprano. Roc Lee, piano.
Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde - 6 May, 2008 - Callan Theater, the Catholic University of America
Script by Steve Lewis, music by John WV Maggi and Michael Oberhauser, directed by Jay D. Brock and Ryan Whinnem
Starring Matt Dewberry, Liz France, Slice Hicks, Rachel Holt, Brian McDonald, Eli Sibley, Jimmy Whalen
Cardinal Composer's Society Spring Concert - 28 March, 2008 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
"The New Roommate" - Music and Lyrics by Michael Oberhauser
Stacey Jackson, soprano. Gabriel Mangiante, piano.
Playing, Singing, Talking Wilder - new incidental music for and operas on Thornton Wilder plays - 27 February, 2008
Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Brother Fire
Tamara Tucker, Isola. Dominique Donnarumma, Annunziata. Ben Hansen, Brother Francis. Chamber orchestra conducted by David Searle. Directed by Jay D. Brock.
The 24-Hour Musicals @ CUA - 2 February, 2008 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
The Ballad of Esther Tanner - Book and lyrics by Steve Spotswood, music by Michael Oberhauser
Directed by Jay D. Brock
With Eli Sibley as Elizabeth
Gabriel Mangiante, piano. Alison Candela, violin.
The Frogz - 6, 7, 8 December, 2007 - Hartke Studio, the Catholic University of America
Book adapted by Steve Lewis. Directed by Jay D. Brock.
Senior Composition Recital - 22 October, 2006 - Snyder Recital Hall, Ohio Northern University
"Too Solemn for Day" Michelle Cha, soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano.
"The White Birds" Ellen Rugen, soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano.
"Cogito Ergo Sum" Christina Wenning, piano.
The Bronte Songs: "My Soul is Awakened" Aubrey VonAlmen, mezzo-soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano. "The Sun Has Set" Lindsay Esser, mezzo-soprano. Michael Oberhauser, piano. "The Night" Christina Wenning, soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano. "If Grief for Grief can Touch Thee" Adrienne Peters, mezzo-soprano. Michael Oberhauser, piano. "'Tis Moonlight" Allison Engel, mezzo-soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano.
Little Woodwind Pieces. Dana Zibbell, flute. Kara Stechschulte, flute and alto flute. Tara Findley, oboe. Kyle Dougherty, clarinet. Nathan Slusher, clarinet. Christina Wenning, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
"Hail Mary" Ellen Rugen, soprano. Aubrey VonAlmen, mezzo-soprano. Michael Oberhauser, piano.
Revelation. Chorus and soloists. Please ask Michael for performer list. Kevin Earnest, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
"Hudson Valley Autumn" - Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano. Jason Wirth, piano.
Witches, Bitches and Brews - 13 October, 2018 - B Chord Brewing Company - Round Hill, VA
Produced by StageFree Music
"In the hallway" from A Fire in Water - Katherine Fili, mezzo-soprano. Thomas Hunter, piano.
The Lives Left Behind - 2018 Capital Fringe Festival Production - 14, 15, 21, 22, 26 July, 2018 - Westminster Church, Washington, DC
Produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective
The Name on the Door - Annie Gill, Jezebel. Kelly Curtin, Josephine. Spencer Adamson, Eli. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Molly Jackson, violin (14, 15, 26 July). Ava Shadmani, violin (21, 22 July). Andrew Weaver, viola. Elizabeth Hill, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Corrinne Hayes, director.
Witches, Bitches and Boys - 22 June, 2018 - Potter Violins, Takoma Park, MD
Produced by StageFree Music
"In the hallway" from A Fire in Water - Katherine Fili, mezzo-soprano. Thomas Hunter, piano.
Confluences - 29 May, 2018 - The University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Produced by District New Music Coalition
365 Project - Summer, Autumn, and Winter - The Anacostia String Quartet
Confluences - 6 April, 2018 - St. George's Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA
Produced by District New Music Coalition
365 Project - Summer, Autumn, and Winter - The Anacostia String Quartet
Confluences - 4 March, 2018 - Denizens Brewing Company, Silver Spring, MD
Produced by District New Music Coalition
365 Project - Summer, Autumn, and Winter - The Anacostia String Quartet
Coleen Phelps Recital - 17 November, 2017 - Nashville State Community College, Nashville, Tennessee
"Bright Star II," - Colleen Phelps, voice and percussion
Once Upon a Bedtime - 2016 Capital Fringe Festival Production - 7, 10, 15, 16, 24 July, 2016 - Sprenger Theater, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, DC
Produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective - text by Shannon Berry
Courtney Kalbacker and Molly Pinson Simoneau, sopranos. Tricia Lepofsky, mezzo-soprano. Miles Herr, tenor. Andrew Sauvageau, Rameen Chaharbaghi, and Jeffrey Grayson Gates, baritones. Daven Ralston and Amy Alvino, actors. Kimberly Eloshway, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Andrew Weaver, viola. Sophie Chang and Katie Chambers, cello. Elizabeth Hill, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Nick Vargas, director.
Another Country - Maryland Opera Studio New Works Reading - 12 February, 2016 - Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, College Park
Libretto by Shannon Berry
Mandy Brown, Missy. Alexis Aime, Sylvia. Maureen Kelly, Michelle. Sarah Best, Izzy. JennyAnne Flory, Becca. Miles Herr, Jordan. James Smidt, Hugh. Mark Wanich, Duncan. TJ Moeng, Peter. Justina Lee, music director/piano. Nick Olcott, director.
Opera on Tap DC's New Works Fest 2015 - 15 November, 2015 - The Pinch, Washington, DC
Selections from Lear, A Fire in Water, and The Name on the Door
From the Veils of Morning - 18 April, 2015 - The War Memorial, Baltimore, Maryland
"Heaven/Haven: A Nun Takes the Veil," - Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano. Bethany Pietroniro, piano.
For more information, click here and here.
Lear - in concert - 12 April, 2015 - Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, College Park
Slice Hicks, Lear. Hillary LaBonte, Goneril. Tanya Ruth Langlois, Oswald. Kristina Riegle, Regan. Courtney Kalbacker, Cordelia. Mitchell Galloway-Edgar, Earl of Kent. Kyle McGruther, Earl of Gloucester. Andrew Sauvageau, Edgar. Jeffrey Grayson Gates, Edmund. Michael Langlois, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
A Fire in Water - 2014 Capital Fringe Festival Production - 10, 15, 20, 23, 26 July, 2014 - Lang Theater, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, DC
Produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective - libretto by Shannon Berry, co-composed with Terrance Johns
Danielle Buonaiuto, Artemis. Kristina Riegle, Thetis. Andrew Sauvageau, Achilles. Kyle McGruther, Patroclus. David Artz, Alexander. Brian McDermott, Hephastian. CarrieAnne Winter, Porrima. Hillary LaBonte, Situla. Tanya Ruth, Andromeda. Kimberly Eloshway, flute. Michael Sinni and Lelia Walker, viola. Robert Murray, percussion. William Yanesh, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Courtney Kalbacker, director.
Prima Volta: Lessons and Carols - 14 December, 2013 - Dowling Music, Houston, TX
"The Cross of Snow" and "I Thought I Was Not Alone" - Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone. Hailey Darnell, piano.
New Music at Maryland - 4 December, 2013 - Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, College Park
from A Fire in Water:
The Fire
Herostratus, arrogant and wild
In the hallway
You and I are the sea
Danielle Buonaiuto, Artemis. Megan Ihnen, Thetis. William Yanesh, piano. Michael Oberhauser, crystal glasses.
A Fire in Water - Workshop Production - 19, 20 September, 2013 - Church of the Holy City, Washington, DC and Greenbelt Community Center, Greenbelt, MD
Produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective - libretto by Shannon Berry, co-composed with Terrance Johns
Danielle Buonaiuto, Artemis. Megan Ihnen, Thetis. Scott Thomas, Achilles. Kyle McGruther, Patroclus. David Merrill, Alexander. Brian McDermott, Hephastian. Katherine Riddle, Porrima. Zoe Kanter, Situla. Tanya Ruth, Andromeda. Kimberly Eloshway, flute. Max O'Hern and Andrew Weaver, viola. Jon Clancy, percussion. Irene Kim, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Courtney Kalbacker, director.
20th Century Opera: Before, During, After... - 31 May, 2013 - Calvary Baptist Church, Washington, DC
Produced by Rameen Chaharbaghi
Magnum Opus, scene 1 - Rameen Chaharbaghi, Robert. Zain Shariff, Schumann. Michael Langlois, piano.
New Music at Maryland - 5 December, 2012 - Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, College Park
"Kyrie" from Missa Brevis - Kathleen Jagielski and Courtney Kalbacker, sopranos. Megan Ihnen and Christina Massimei, altos. Rameen Chaharbaghi and Michael Oberhauser, tenors. Sean McArdle Pflueger and Eric Sillers, basses. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
The Capital Fringe Festival- 14, 15, 20, 26, 28 July, 2012 - Mountain: at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
Fallen Angels - produced by Silver Finch Arts Collective
Lilith - Courtney Kalbacker, Lilith. Joseph Pleuss, Adam. Shelby Claire, Eve.
Winter Interlude
Temptation - Andrew Sauvageau, Stephen. Benjamin Taylor, Joshua. Francesca Aguado, Veronica.
Autumn Interlude
The Name on the Door - Annie Gill, Jezebel. Bennett Umhau, Eli. Zoe Kanter, Josephine.
Kimberley Eloshway and Julianne Martinelli, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. John Philligin, violin. Henry Valoris, viola. William Yanesh, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Nick Vargas, director.
Imagery in Music - 29 June, 2012 - Calvary Baptist Church
Produced by Rameen Chaharbaghi, with Silver Finch Arts Collective
Selections from Love is Not the Last Room: "Cloris and Fanny," and "I Thought I Was Not Alone," - Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone. Cheryl Branham, piano.
New Inspirations - 28 July, 2011 - Calvary Baptist Church
"Too Solemn for Day" - Mariana Pino, soprano. Kayme Henkel, piano.
"Heaven-Haven: A Nun Takes the Veil" - Erica Hama, mezzo-soprano. Kayme Henkel, piano
selections from Love is Not the Last Room:
1. Introduction - Kathleen Jagielski, soprano
2. On Pilgrimage - Michael Oberhauser, baritone
7. An Empty Crib - Katherine Sanford, mezzo-soprano
9. Cloris and Fanny - Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone
10. When I Would Muse in Boyhood - Terrance Johns, tenor
11. To One Away - Kathleen Jagielski, soprano
18. Near the Wall of a House - Kathleen Jagielski, soprano. Katherine Sanford, mezzo-soprano. Terrance Johns, tenor. Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone. Kayme Henkel, piano.
Perceptions - 4 June, 2010 - The Artist's Inn Residence
Four Poems: III. Haiku and IV. Free Verse (fl, pno, vla version)
Cristina Verderese, flute. Roc Lee, piano. Henry Valoris, viola
The Name on the Door
Sarah Philippa, Jezebel. Katherine Sanford, Josephine. Joshua Brown, Eli. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Henry Valoris, viola. Elizabeth O'Hara, viola. Yufen Chou, piano.
Page-to-Stage Festival, 2009 - 5 September, 2009 - North Atrium Foyer, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Magnum Opus
Sarah Philippa, Claire. Daniele Lorio, Melpomene. Tricia Lepofsky, Polyhymnia. Robert Legge, John. Tad Czyzewski, Robert. Eric C. Black, Schumann. Amy Gleason, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Jay D. Brock, director.
Music in Action - 21 August, 2009 - Christ Church Washington Parish
"Too Solemn for Day" and "Oh, Every Day that Dawns" - Sarah Philippa, soprano. Michael Oberhauser, piano.
The Capital Fringe Festival - 9, 12, 16, 18, and 25 July, 2009 - The Warehouse Theatre
Magnum Opus - produced by Opera Alterna
Sarah Philippa, Claire. Daniele Lorio, Melpomene. Tricia Lepofsky, Polyhymnia. Robert Legge, John. Eric C. Black and Tad Czyzewski, Robert. Eric Sillers, Schumann. Katrina Smith, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Alison Candela and Josiah Lambert, violin. Henry Valoris, viola. Sean Niedlinger, cello. Nicolas Catravas, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Jay D. Brock, director.
The Kojo Nnamdi Show - 9 July, 2009 - WAMU 88.5 in Washington, DC (link to broadcast)
Interview and selections from Magnum Opus
Kojo Nnamdi, host. Michael Oberhauser, composer/conductor. Jay D. Brock, director and co-founder of Opera Alterna. Sarah Philippa, co-founder of Opera Alterna. Nicolas Catravas, piano. Singers: Sarah Philippa, Claire. Daniele Lorio, Melpomene. Tricia Lepofsky, Polyhymnia. Robert Legge, John. Tad Czyzewski, Robert. Eric Sillers, Schumann.
"Theater of Imagination," Presentations and Opera Scenes - 28 April, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Magnum Opus Scene 5 - directed by Elaine Walter
Charles Hyland, Robert. Ashley Alden, Melpomene. Danielle Good, Polyhymnia. Nicolas Catravas, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
Composition Division Stage Music Scenes - 22 April, 2009 - John Paul Hall, the Catholic University of America
The Ballad of Esther Tanner
Rachel Holt, Elizabeth. Laura Yackley, violin. Michael Oberhauser, piano.
Composition Division Recital, Spring 2009 - 3 April, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Haiku
Sophia Musleh, flute. Julian Rieder, percussion. Daniel McCarthy, viola. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
Society of Composers, Inc. Spring Concert - 26 February, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Selections from Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde: "Prelude," "VII. Haunted," "Epilogue"
Music by John WV Maggi and Michael Oberhauser
Sophia Musleh, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Leah Beshore, violin. Genevieve Norton, cello. John Maggi, conductor.
2nd Annual 24 Hour Musical Festival - 21 February, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
The Tale of King Midas - Book by Kyle Gullings. Music and lyrics by Michael Oberhauser
Starring Anna Laura Wensel McKowen, John Robert Keena, Jenny Donovan, Sam Forgie. Gabriel Mangiante, piano.
Not So Little, Not So Red, and No Hood - Book by Michael Oberhauser. Music and Lyrics by Kyle Gullings.
Starring Jenny Donovan, John Robert Keena, and Sam Forgie. Gabriel Mangiante, piano.
Magnum Opus - 15 February, 2009 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Sarah Philippa, Claire. Daniele Lorio, Melpomene. Dominique Donnarumma, Polyhymnia. Robert Legge, John. Tad Czyzewski, Robert. Eric C. Black, Schumann. Sophia Musleh, flute. Elena Forbes, clarinet. Leah Beshore, violin. Laura Yackley, violin. Elizabeth O'Hara, viola. Diana Curtis, cello. Amy Gleason, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor. Jay D. Brock, director.
Redline Winter Concert - 7 December, 2008 - John Paul Hall, the Catholic University of America
"Teen Sensation Medley" arranged by Michael Oberhauser
Composition Division Fall Recital - 13 November, 2008 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
"The Sun Has Set" and "The Night" Lindsay Esser, mezzo-soprano. Roc Lee, piano.
Cardinal Composer's Society Fall Concert - 6 November, 2008 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
"Heaven-Haven: A Nun Takes the Veil" - Monica Szabo, mezzo-soprano. Roc Lee, piano.
Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde - 6 May, 2008 - Callan Theater, the Catholic University of America
Script by Steve Lewis, music by John WV Maggi and Michael Oberhauser, directed by Jay D. Brock and Ryan Whinnem
Starring Matt Dewberry, Liz France, Slice Hicks, Rachel Holt, Brian McDonald, Eli Sibley, Jimmy Whalen
Cardinal Composer's Society Spring Concert - 28 March, 2008 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
"The New Roommate" - Music and Lyrics by Michael Oberhauser
Stacey Jackson, soprano. Gabriel Mangiante, piano.
Playing, Singing, Talking Wilder - new incidental music for and operas on Thornton Wilder plays - 27 February, 2008
Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
Brother Fire
Tamara Tucker, Isola. Dominique Donnarumma, Annunziata. Ben Hansen, Brother Francis. Chamber orchestra conducted by David Searle. Directed by Jay D. Brock.
The 24-Hour Musicals @ CUA - 2 February, 2008 - Ward Recital Hall, the Catholic University of America
The Ballad of Esther Tanner - Book and lyrics by Steve Spotswood, music by Michael Oberhauser
Directed by Jay D. Brock
With Eli Sibley as Elizabeth
Gabriel Mangiante, piano. Alison Candela, violin.
The Frogz - 6, 7, 8 December, 2007 - Hartke Studio, the Catholic University of America
Book adapted by Steve Lewis. Directed by Jay D. Brock.
Senior Composition Recital - 22 October, 2006 - Snyder Recital Hall, Ohio Northern University
"Too Solemn for Day" Michelle Cha, soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano.
"The White Birds" Ellen Rugen, soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano.
"Cogito Ergo Sum" Christina Wenning, piano.
The Bronte Songs: "My Soul is Awakened" Aubrey VonAlmen, mezzo-soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano. "The Sun Has Set" Lindsay Esser, mezzo-soprano. Michael Oberhauser, piano. "The Night" Christina Wenning, soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano. "If Grief for Grief can Touch Thee" Adrienne Peters, mezzo-soprano. Michael Oberhauser, piano. "'Tis Moonlight" Allison Engel, mezzo-soprano. Jenna Makowski, piano.
Little Woodwind Pieces. Dana Zibbell, flute. Kara Stechschulte, flute and alto flute. Tara Findley, oboe. Kyle Dougherty, clarinet. Nathan Slusher, clarinet. Christina Wenning, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
"Hail Mary" Ellen Rugen, soprano. Aubrey VonAlmen, mezzo-soprano. Michael Oberhauser, piano.
Revelation. Chorus and soloists. Please ask Michael for performer list. Kevin Earnest, piano. Michael Oberhauser, conductor.
