This vocal score is a new and revised edition of the well-known opera that made television history on Christmas Eve, 1951, and is in collaboration with the Georgia State University School of Music. Haunting and vivid musical interpretations capture the humble life of a crippled child and his impoverished mother and describe one mesmerizing evening when traveling magi from the East mysteriously seek rest with them. Among the unforgettable songs are Don’t Cry Mother Dear; From Far Away We Come; Good Evening!; Come In!; Have You Seen a Child?; Dance of the Shepherds; and All That Gold. In one night’s brief encounter, gifts both spiritual and material are bestowed on Amahl, who is miraculously healed and able to join the kings on their quest to find the Christ child.

W. Dwight Coleman and Daniel E. Solberg provide direction and musical direction for this production. Mr. Coleman is the director of the School of Music. He is a lyric baritone and performs actively in the local, national and international opera communities, including appearances at Carnegie Hall, the Pensacola Opera and the Atlanta Opera. He has directed many operas and won several awards. Mr. Solberg is a pianist and has performed and accompanied performers in the United States and beyond. He is a staff accompanist and vocal coach at Georgia State University.

*For all ages.

“Amahl is the modern equivalent of a medieval mystery play…not biblical but an invented fable … Menotti’s music is attractive and unfailingly lyrical.”
– The New York Times