Elvis Costello’s “The Juliette Letters”

Inspired by letters from modern-day people asking for love advice from Juliet Capulet (Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”). They hang these letters in the alley entrance of her house in Verona, Italy The problem? Juliet Capulet is a fictional character who never owned a house and certainly cannot respond to letters.
Elvis Costello found this phenomenon fascinating. He transformed this idea into an album with lyrics from letters to his own fictional characters: “The Juliet Letters”. These songs are a whimsical blend of pop and classical music, featuring UM Music Faculty and Friends:
Caitlin Cisler, Voice
David Cody, Voice
Joanna Berg, Flute
Christopher Kirkpatrick, Clarinet
Jesse Dochnahl, Alto and Baritone Saxophones
Johan Eriksson, Alto Saxophone and Arranger
Adam Collins, Cello