Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1514761 Composed by Fiona Linnane. 21st Century,Celtic,Chamber,Classical,Irish,Opera. Score. 9 pages. Fiona Linnane #1089253. Published by Fiona Linnane (A0.1514761). Songs from Kate O’Brien is a cycle of 12 songs with music by Fiona Linnane and lyrics by Mary Coll. Each song depicts a protagonist from a Kate O’Brien novel at a pivotal moment in their development. Being the Prettiest Girl in the Room Marie Rose from The Ante RoomTeresa Mulqueen lies dying surrounded by her family on the Eve of All Saints, 1880. Her daughter Agnes anxiously awaits the return of her sister Marie-Rose and brother-in-law Vincent. Agnes adores her sister, but secretly, passionately loves Vincent—and she knows their marriage is foundering. In Being the Prettiest Girl in the Room Marie Rose despairs at her husband’s lack of attention, despite her efforts to be a dutiful and beautiful wife.
