George Bailey stands on a snowy bridge at Christmas and contemplates his end. An angel training for her wings hears his plea and journeys through his memories to save his soul. Based on Frank Capra’s beloved film, this timeless story of second chances debuts just in time for the holiday season. Conductor: Patrick Summers December 2016 “What’d you wish for Mary?”: William Burden, Andrea Carroll “Mustn’t fail”: Talise Trevigne “No one is a failure who has friends”: Full Cast, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra and Chorus Special permission by Jake Heggie, Pentatone American Operas and Naxos of America, Inc.