Loving v. Virginia: an Opera in Two Acts (Piano-Vocal Score) Paperback – November 4, 2025

Loving v. Virginia is a powerful new opera with music by Damien Geter and a libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo. Inspired by the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving—an interracial couple whose courage led to the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision striking down bans on interracial marriage—this work explores themes of love, justice, and the meaning of home.This piano-vocal score presents a complete reduction of the orchestral score, prepared with clarity for singers, pianists, and conductors. Blending operatic tradition with influences from spirituals, folk, and American vernacular styles, the music speaks with immediacy and emotional force. The libretto, deeply grounded in historical research, highlights the personal cost of injustice while celebrating resilience and hope.Ideal for professional performers, university programs, and scholars of contemporary opera, this edition makes Loving v. Virginia accessible for rehearsal, study, and performance—bringing one of the most important civil rights stories of the twentieth century to life on the page and in the practice room. Read more