On 28 April 2011, City Opera Vancouver announced plans to commission a chamber version of the opera, with music by Charles Wuorinen and libretto by Annie Proulx, for premiere in 2015.
On 28 April 2011, City Opera Vancouver announced that it has secured the rights to the world premiere of its chamber version. With music by Charles Wuorinen and libretto by Annie Proulx, it will be given in 2015.