An Embarrassing Position - Contrabass

"An Embarrassing Position," a comic opera in one act based on a sketch by Kate Chopin, takes place in New Orleans in the 1890s. Willis Parkham is a young bachelor running for political office. Late one night after a so-called "political meeting," Eva Delvigné, the lovely and naïve daughter of a family friend, unexpectedly announces herself. Before Mr. Parkham can figure out what to do, there is another knock at the door, but this time it's-gasp!-June Jinkins, the gossip columnist for the New Orleans Times-Democrat! Winner of the 2013 National Opera Association Chamber Opera Competition. For four sopranos and one baritone; scored for ragtime orchestra. Duration: 30:00