On the surface, Federico Garcia Lorcas 1928 one-act The Love of Don Perlimplín and Belisa in the Garden might look like a comedyan elderly husband, a scheming younger wife, love letters and disguises. But the ending stirs in a little Wagner: death and redemption. Its naturally an irresistible combination for opera composers, which led Seattles Kam Morrill to adapt it into Loves Fool (or The Cuckolds Duel). A first draft was premiered 20 years ago at Philadelphias Curtis Institute; as a student of Ned Rorem there, Morrill absorbed his teachers predilection for the long line and his skill with lyrical vocal writing. The unveiling of this reworking, with a cast of six and a micro-orchestra of cello and piano, is sponsored by the Ladies Musical Club. (Also at University House Wallingford, 4400 Stone Way N., 7:30 p.m. Sun.) GAVIN BORCHERT
Sat., Oct. 17, 2 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., 2009
