Random Opera Company is set to present its first commissioned opera on film “The Heavenly Ledger” by composer Evan Henry and librettist John Klaess.

As a result of Random Opera Company’s inaugural composition competition last year, Henry and Klaess’ opera was born. The work was chosen by a jury including Martyn Brabbins, Sir David Pountney, and Claire Rutter. Rutter says via an official press release, the piece tells a ” pertinent story with humor and a tinge of sadness and enjoyed the unique approach to harmony.”

The story follows Peter, sung by bass James Corrigan, who works for a company whose software decides mortal fate using a sorting algorithm. One of the applicants Iris, played by mezzo-soprano Sarah Richmond, is unhappy with her results. This unfolds a conflict within the office that must be solved.

Bass-baritone Jacob Bettinelli plays Peter’s boss, Paul, and counter-tenor Garreth Romain sings the role of Francis the costume service agent. The creative team also includes musical director Michelle Marie Santiago and director/videographer Richard Tegid Jone.

“The Heavenly Ledger” will be released on the Random Opera Company’s website on Oct. 24.