The Florentine Opera - Trouble in Tahiti

 

Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti is a candid portrait of the troubled marriage between a young 1950s suburban couple. But, beneath their marital discord is a profound longing for love and intimacy. Throughout the 45-minute opera, the show’s vocal trio functions as a contemporary Greek chorus, providing satirical commentary to the drama. Their close harmonies, jazz rhythms and idealized representation of American life are evocative of radio commercials from the era.