“The Telephone” by Giancarlo Menotti (1911-2007) is an American mini-opera from 1947 for two singers and chamber ensemble (or piano). It's about Ben and Lucy. Lucy is preoccupied with the new phone, while Ben desperately tries to woo her. Ben is going on a trip very soon and therefore has to hurry to ask her. Tensions rise between the pair, but finally, after many attempts, Ben manages to slyly pop the life-changing question to Lucy. And she says yes – but Ben has to go, we don't know where, but it is hinted that he is going far away!

Mariana Lopes: Soprano
Hans Christian Brun-Jensen: Baritone
Emma Arent Roesgaard: Piano