Enjoy the world premiere performance of Befana - an Italian Fable, with words and music by internationally famed composer Kirke Mechem.  This wonderful Christmas-season opera is co-presented by the Cabrillo Choral and Vocal Program, Cabrillo College's theater arts department, and the Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra. Performance recorded at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California with Cheryl Anderson conducting. 
 
Running time: 36:02 minutes
 
 
 
TRACKLIST
 
 
1.    Introduction. Befana and Villagers
2.    The Children. Befana and Children's Chorus
3.    Arioso and Aria. Befana
4.    The Procession. Befana, Children, Villagers, Animals and the Magi
5.    Befana Awakens. Befana
6.    Pastoral. Befana and Shepherds
7.    Befana's Search. Children's Chorus and Villagers
8.    Finale. The Company