Between Two Worlds

Description

Lyric Soprano, Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Tenor, High Baritone, Baritone, Bass, Piano — Leya, a young woman about to enter into an arranged marriage, is secretly in love with another man, Khonnon. After Khonnon’s unexpected death, Leya gains possession of his soul. This possession comes to a climax during the arranged marriage ceremony. The resulting exorcism of the “dybbuk” leads Leya to becoming unconscious, interrupting the proceedings. Khonnon appears to the sleeping Leya, and tells her that although he has left her body, he is now forever part of her soul.