from Act I, Scene 1 of the English opera
The Rake's Progress by Igor Stravinsky
Libretto: W.H. Auden
Role: Nick Shadow, a mysterious fellow who is actually a minion of Hell
Voice Part: baritone Fach: dramatic baritone
Setting: the garden of Trulove's home in the country, England, 18th century
Synopsis: Nick Shadow appears and tells Tom that his uncle has died and has left Tom his considerable fortune. Curiously enough, he appears immediately after Tom wishes that he had money.