Throughout his musical career, Philip Kraus has produced

English singing translations for a number of opera and

operettas.  The main goal always was to produce a text that

would sound natural for modern audiences, be true to the

content and rhyme scheme of the original librettist, and

have a musicality that partnered the composer's music.

The following works in translation are available for

performance from Mr. Kraus himself. Inquiries may be

made by using the information on the "contact" page.

Lehar: The Land of Smiles

            Premiered at Light Opera Works

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Monteverdi: The Coronation of Poppea (Alan Curtis Edition)

            Premiered at De Paul University

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Mozart: The Impresario (Performing version with dialogue)

            Premiered at The Chicago Cultural Center

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Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld (4 Act version)

            Premiered at Light Opera Works

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Pergolesi: The Maid Mistress

             Premiered at Northwestern University

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Puccini: Gianni Schicchi

             Premiered at Light Opera Works

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Puccini: Sister Angelica

             Premiered at Roosevelt University

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The following works in translation are handled by: