Stephen Paulus
Minnesota Orchestra Music Director, Osmo Vanksa, applauds the creators, Stephen Paulus, and
librettist Michael Dennis Browne, of the Holocaust memorial Oratorio, "To Be Certain of the
Dawn," at its world premiere, November 17, 2005.
www.certaindawn.org
The music and libretto from "To Be Certain of the Dawn" were inspired by photographs captured during
the holocaust. These images were projected on large screens during the performance. Above, you can
these photographs along with the momentous performance group which included Mixed Chorus,
Children’s Chorus, Soloists, Cantor and Orchestra. (Nov. 2005)
Stephen and Patty Paulus
with organist, Bradley Welch, 2004
Soprano Deborah Voigt with Stephen and Patty Paulus at the New York premiere of "Erotic Spirits,"
May 3, 2006
Stephen stops for a quick picture with Gene Scheer, librettist for Paulus' newest one act opera, The Star Gatherer. October, 2006
Librettist Michael Dennis Browne with Stephen Paulus standing in front of the "Wall of Discovery" on which "Pilgrims' Hymn" from the Opera The Three Hermits is featured.
University of Minnesota


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