The Highway (an opera noir in four scenes) “The Highway on the Left” (excerpt)
In this excerpt from Scene 1, James is on his way to Chicago; when he meets Dave and Melody,
things do not end well. “[A]n impressive opera … [Beck’s] handling of dramatic relationships and
superimposed time was masterful.” – The New Haven Register
The Highway (an opera noir in four scenes) “The Highway on the Right” (excerpt)
In this duet from Scene 2, James and Melody fall in love. “[A]n impressive opera … [Beck’s] handling of dramatic relationships and superimposed time was masterful.” – The New Haven Register
Agnus Dei for men’s chorus and string orchestra
This work was premiered in Lviv, Ukraine, 29 October 2016.
Nightlife for four pianos
Pianissimo! performing the Chicago Premiere of “Nightlife” for four pianos.
Anne Boleyn – a chamber opera
“Anne Boleyn,” my first opera, is a short one-act based on the final moments of her life. This is a 1985 production with a reduced orchestration presented by Golden Fleece, Ltd., the Composers Chamber Theatre in New York City.