It was a real pleasure to orchestrate for Stewart Copeland and this 80-person choir with orchestra. The oratorio is titled “Satan’s Fall” and is based on books 5 & 6 of John Milton’s epic poem “Paradise Lost.” This kind of orchestration is far more fun than film scores! The premiere was Feb 7-8 in Pittsburgh and 8 more orchestras in other cities are already booked to perform it, so this show was a hit even before the premiere.

The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburg did a fantastic job in the premiere and we’re very grateful for all their hard work. Here’s a YouTube playlist of the whole show.

Backstage photo:
Zophiel – Anastasia Robinson (soprano)
Messiah – Stephanie Sue Curtice (soprano)
God – Hayden Keefer (bass)
Composer – Stewart Copeland
Chorus Manager – MaryColleen Seip
Satan – Scott O’Neal (bass)
Abdiel – Colin Farley (tenor)
Music Director – Matthew Mahaffey
Raphaella – Jamie Chamberlin (soprano)
Raphael – Nathan Granner (tenor)
Belial – Tim Marquette (bass) (not pictured)