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ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS The Women Cast: 3 Soprano, 2 Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass-Baritone Dur: 110’ Instr: 1(Picc.) 1(E.H.) 1(B.Cl.) 1(Cbsn.) - 1 1 1 0; Timp. Perc. Pno.(Cel.) Hp. Str. Chamber opera in one act Libretto by the composer Publisher: Theodore Presser Company The eternal nature of the conflict between a man, his wife and his mother is put into sharp relief by this surreal opera, which places all three characters in the after-life. Cast: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Bass Dur: 13’ Instr: 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 0 0; Timp. Perc. Pno. Hp. String Quartet Vocal Score published: 411-41026 Persichetti, Vincent (1915-1987) The Sibyl A Parable of Chicken Little Libretto by the composer Publisher: Elkan-Vogel Inc. Chamber Opera Opera without chorus “A serious exploration of how people face—or avoid—serious issues… The score must stand as one of the composer’s brightest and most colorful instrumental offerings… it includes at least one finely sculpted aria, but also choral music that speaks clearly and brilliantly.” [Daniel Webster, Philadelphia Inquirer] Cast: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass; SATB Chorus (16 or more singers) Dur: 75’ Instr: 2(Picc.) 1 2(B.Cl.) 1 - 2 2 2 1; Timp. Perc. Pno. Str. Ran, Shulamit (b. 1948) Between Two Worlds (“The Dybbuk”) Opera in two acts Libretto by Charles Kondek, after the drama ‘The Dybbuk’ by S. Ansky Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Leya, about to enter an arranged marriage, is actually in love with Khonnon, and after he dies, she becomes possessed of his soul. This possession comes to a climax during the arranged marriage ceremony. The resulting exorcism of the “dybbuk” leaves Leya resting before the marriage can continue. Khonnon appears to the sleeping Leya, and tells her that although he has now left her body, he is now forever part of her soul. Cast: Lead Roles: Lyric Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, High Baritone, Bass or Bass-Baritone Supporting Roles: 2 Sopranos, Mezzo-Soprano (pants role), 2 Tenors (1 doubling role), Baritone (doubling roles), Bass or Bass-Baritone; Chorus: at least 12 singers (some doubling) Dur: full evening Instr: 2(2Picc./AltoFl.) 1(E.H.) 2(2EfCl./AltoCl.) 1(Cbsn.) - 1 2 2(B.Tbn.) 0; 3Perc. Pno. Hp. Str. (4 2 2 1) 3 Shofars (recorded shofar and sampled shofar sounds may be subsitituted) Return to INDEX Theodore Presser Company — 32 — Rental Home
ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Ratner, Leonard (b. 1916) The Necklace Opera in one act, four scenes Libretto by Leonard Ratner, based on a short story by Guy de Maupassant Publisher: Mercury Music Corp. Chamber Opera Opera without chorus Mathilde is married to a clerk, with little money to spare for the fineries she dreams of. She borrows a glittering necklace for a glamourous social function, but manages to lose it on the way home. She and her husband replace the necklace at great cost without disclosing the true story of the loss, then spend the next 10 years in dire financial straits as they pay off the debt. Later, a chance meeting with the owner of the necklace reveals that the original was not genuine diamonds, and worth only a fraction of what the replacement had cost. Cast: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone Dur: 25’ Instr: Piano Richter, Ada (1900-1988) Merry Christmas, Mister Snowman! Operetta for children in one act Book by Nancy K. Hoskins Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Children’s Opera A Snowman comes to life and experiences his first Christmas, in the company of several children, the Sandman, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Cast: 8 adults (4 female, 4 male), girls’ dancing and singing class (snowflake fairies), boys and girls (carol singers), small boys and girls (toys), small boys (Sandman’s Helpers) Dur: 75’ Instr: Piano Sale: Vocal Score 412-41003 Rochberg, George (1918-2005) The Confidence Man Opera in 2 parts Libretto by Gene Rochberg, after Herman Melville Publisher: Theodore Presser Company The story of China Aster, who borrows money and is unable to pay it back, with disastrous results. Cast: Dur: Instr: 2 Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, 8 Tenor, 5 Baritone, 8 Bass, 1 Speaking part; Chorus full evening 1(Picc.) 2(E.H.) 3(B.Cl.) 3(Cbsn.) - 4 3 3 1; Timp. 4Perc. Hp. Cel. Str. Return to INDEX Theodore Presser Company — 33 — 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 and 20: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Eakin, Char
Page 21 and 22: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Gordon, Ric
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: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Signor Delu
Page 45 and 46: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Taylor, Ray
Page 47 and 48: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Esther Oper
Page 49 and 50: ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Cast: Drama

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