Lear on the 2nd Floor
b'Composed by Anthony Davis with a libretto by playwright Allan Havis, \\u201cLear on the 2nd Floor\\u201d is a contemporary take on Shakespeare\\u2019s \\u201cKing Lear.\\u201d It tells the story of Nora Lear, a neuroscience researcher suffering from early-onset Alzheimer\\u2019s. As Nora loses her bearings and autonomy, she is increasingly at the mercy of her three quarreling daughters. In this version, Nora\\u2019s dead husband Mortimer is Shakespeare\\u2019s fool and her constant companion, as she wanders through a world where past and present blend and reality bends. Davis\\u2019s music incorporates diverse styles and influences, ranging from classical opera to jazz to reggae. Series: "Shakespeare" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 25484]'