Libretto by Caroline Cao and Jude O'Dell
Chamber Opera
Developed by Really Spicy Opera's Aria Institute for Composers and Librettists
The development of Open Heart Surgery received funding from OPERA America’s Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation; the Bloomington Arts Commission; and the Center for the Performing Arts' New Works Arts Commission.
Open Heart Surgery
ESME JIMENEZ (transposable role) — A surgical resident from Guadalajara
DR. CARLOTTA JIMENEZ (Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano) — A visiting surgeon and Esme's mother
MARIA JONES (transposable role) — A medical resident
DR. LOUIS FERGUSON (Tenor) — A suave senior resident doctor
WISE (Baritone) — A gossipy, matchmaking nurse