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ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS The Great Nebula in Orion A chamber musical Libretto by Lanford Wilson Publisher: Piedmont Music Chamber opera Opera without chorus Louise and Carrie, friends since their student days at Bryn Mawr, meet by chance after not having seen or spoken with one another in nearly seven years. They spend the afternoon at Louise’s apartment reminiscing about the past and telling clever stories of their contented and, finally and truthfully, their discontented lives. Cast: Soprano, Mezzo-soprano Dur: 70’ Instr: Fl. Cl. Pno./Synth. Vln. Vcl. or Pno.red. Fuchs, Peter Paul (1916-2007) Serenade at Noon Opera in one act Libretto by Ann Vermel Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Opera without chorus Cast: Dur: Instr: 4 Soprano (2 Lyric), 2 Mezzo-Soprano, 2 Tenor, 3 Baritone, 2 Speaking roles Str. Getty, Gordon (b. 1933) Plump Jack Libretto by the composer, adapted from Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” and “Henry V” Publisher: Rork Music Opera without chorus Dubbed “Plump Jack” by Queen Elizabeth I, Falstaff inspires tales of irreverent fun. Goldstein, Lee The Fan Cast: Contralto, Boy Alto, Tenor or Baritone, 5 Baritone or Bass, Bass Dur: 60’ Instr: 2Picc. 1 3(E.H.) 4(2Bf 2Ef) 3(Cbsn.) - 4 3 3 2; Timp. 2Perc. Str. Comic opera in two acts Libretto by Charles Kondek, based on Carlo Goldoni’s “Il Ventaglio” Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Opera without chorus When Evaristo tries to present a new fan to Giannina (whom he admires), intrigue, misunderstanding and all the elements of farce, whirl around the object. Cast: 2 Soprano, 2 Mezzo-Soprano, 3 Tenor, 2 Baritone, 2 Bass Dur: 120’ Instr: 1(Picc.) 1(E.H.) 1 1 - 1 0 0 0; Perc. Pno. Str. Return to INDEX Theodore Presser Company — 14 — Rental Home
ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Gordon, Ricky Ian (b. 1956) Green Sneakers For Baritone, Empty Chair, String Quartet ,and Piano Libretto by Ricky Ian Gordon Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Monodrama A dramatic cycle of songs documenting the composer’s emotional journey through a day that he faced as his partner was dying of AIDS. Cast: Baritone Dur: 60’ Instr: String Quartet (Piano used as prop only, not played) String parts on rental Vocal score published: 411-41120 Study score published: 411-41121 Rappahannock County A Theatrical Song Cycle about the Civil War Libretto by Mark Campbell Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Chamber Opera A theatrical song cycle that captures key emotional, sociological and historical moments in the Civil War. Much of the text was inspired by actual events and drawn from diaries, letters, and other accounts. The narrative, as it is, follows the lines of history, from Secession in 1861 to defeat in 1865, and is in five parts. Although the story is centered geographically in Virginia, its themes are universal to the Civil War. Cast: Soprano (African-American), Mezzo-soprano (Caucasian), Tenor (Caucasian), 2 Baritone (1 African-American, 1 Caucasian) Dur: 80’ Instr: 1(d.Picc.) 1(d.E.H.) 2(d.B.Cl.) 1 – 1 1(d.Flglhn.) 1 0; Timp. Perc. Pno.(d.Cel.) Str. Gorney, Jay (1896-1990) Geografoof A musical parable in one act Libretto by James Austen Publisher: Piedmont Children’s Opera Cast: 11 medium voices Dur: 30’ Instr: 1 1 2 1 - 1 1 1 0; Perc. Str. Stage Band (8 parts) Gustafson, Dwight (b. 1930) Simeon Opera in three scenes Libretto by David Burke, after the story in the Bible (Luke 2: 25-32) Publisher: Theodore Presser Company God has promised Simeon that he will not die before he sees the Messiah; Simeon wonders how much longer he must wait. But what is this story of angels he hears from Bethlehem shepherds? What heavenly sign could compel Eastern Magi to send an emissary to Jerusalem? And who is this Child a poor couple brings to dedicate at the Temple? Return to INDEX Theodore Presser Company — 15 — Rental Home
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Page 7 and 8: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Aitken, Hug
Page 9 and 10: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Baksa, Robe
Page 11 and 12: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Say Cheese
Page 13 and 14: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Bolcom, Wil
Page 15 and 16: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Bowles, Pau
Page 17 and 18: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Caldwell, M
Page 19: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Eakin, Char
Page 23 and 24: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Cast: 4 Sop
Page 25 and 26: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Pharsalia A
Page 27 and 28: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Jason, Dani
Page 29 and 30: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Goodbye to
Page 31 and 32: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS The Picture
Page 35 and 36: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Cast: Sopra
Page 37 and 38: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Signor Delu
Page 39 and 40: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Ratner, Leo
Page 45 and 46: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Taylor, Ray
Page 47 and 48: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Esther Oper
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