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ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Lehar, Franz (1870-1948) The Merry Widow Opera in three acts English lyrics and adaptation of libretto by Sheldon Harnick Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Cast: Dur: Instr: Lehrman, Leonard (b. 1949) full evening 3 2 2 2 - 4 2 3 0; Timp. 2Perc. Hp. Str. On stage: 2Vln. Vla. Vcl. Cb. 2Tambourizza, B.Tambourizza Tales of Malamud One-act operas to be performed together as “Tales of Malamud” or separately (“Idiots First” by Marc Blitzstein, and “Karla” by Lehrman) Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Karla Dur: full evening when performed together Opera without chorus Opera in one act Libretto by Leonard Lehrman, based on Notes From a Lady at a Dinner Party by Bernard Malamud Publisher: Theodore Presser Company During the course of a dinner party, an affair begins between Karla, the wife of a renowned architect, and her husband’s former student. Karla passes him notes throughout dinner, and a visit to the bedroom to see Karla’s babies results in a motel room assignation, but … Cast: Dur: Instr: Sacco and Vanzetti Bass-Baritone, Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, Lyric Soprano, High Contralto or “gutsy” Mezzo-Soprano, Lyric Baritone, Speaking part Partial evening 2(Picc.) 2(E.H.) 2(B.Cl.) 2 - 2 2 2 1; Timp. Perc. Syn. Pno. 2Vln. Vla. Vcl. Cb. An opera in three acts Words and music begun by Marc Blitzstein, completed by Leonard Lehrman Publisher: Theodore Presser Company An examination of the notorious trial in the 1920s. Opera without chorus Cast: Dur: Instr: Suppose a Wedding Large Cast; or cast of 10 with doublings: 2 Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, 3 Tenor, 3 Baritone, Bass Full evening Piano; (orchestration pending) Opera without chorus one act opera (to be performed independently, or as an intermezzo between “Idiots First” and “Karla”) Libretto by Leonard Lehrman, based on the Scene of a Play by Bernard Malamud Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Adele is engaged to salesman Leon, but her father suspects she does not know her own heart, and introduces her to Ben, a budding writer; Mother favors the suit of the fiancé. The parents quarrel, the fiancés quarrel; enter the writer… Will Adele find happiness? Return to INDEX Theodore Presser Company — 26 — Rental Home
ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Cast: Soprano, high Mezzo-Soprano, character Bari/Tenor, high Baritone, 1-line male role Dur: 53’ Instr: pending León, Tania (b. 1943) Scourge of Hyacinths Libretto by the composer Publisher: Peermusic Classical Based on events in Nigeria in the early 1980s. When the Military decrees that a crime carrying a prison sentence now retroactively warrants summary execution, confusion and fear reign. Cast: Mezzo-Soprano, 3 Tenor, 3 Baritone,1 Bass-Baritone Dur: 90’ Instr: 1 0 1 1, Sax. - 1 1 1 0; Pno. 3Perc. 1Vln. 1Vla. 1Vcl. 1Cb. Liebermann, Lowell (b. 1961) Miss Lonelyhearts Opera in two acts Libretto by J.D. McClatchy, based on a story by Nathanael West Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Based on Nathanael West’s shocking 1933 masterpiece, Miss Lonelyhearts tells the story of a troubled advice columnist in Depression-era New York, whose encounters with a morally destitute world drive feverishly toward a climactic conclusion, with masterful dark comedy along the way. Cast: Main Characters: 2 Soprano (lyric, coloratura), Mezzo-Soprano, 2 Tenor, Baritone; Other sung and solo parts from chorus; Pre-recorded radio voice (light tenor) Dur: full evening Instr: 2(d.Picc.) 2(d.E.H.) 2(d.B.Cl.) 2(d.Cbsn.) – 2 2 3 0; Timp. 5Perc. Hp. Kbd. Str. Sale: Vocal Score 411-41110 The Picture of Dorian Gray Opera in two acts Libretto by the composer, adapted from the novel by Oscar Wilde Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Chamber Opera Opera without chorus Oscar Wilde’s well-known story of eternal youth is brought to the stage, with external beauty only thinly disguising the ugliness that can inhabit men’s souls. Loder, Marion Cast: Principal Roles: Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass; two secondary roles and three minor roles Dur: 135’ Instr: 3 3 3 3 - 4 3 3 0; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str. On-stage Upright Piano, Off-stage Violin Reduced version: 2(Picc.) 2 2(B.Cl.) 2 - 2 2 1 0; Timp. Perc. Hp. Kbd, Str. Sale: Vocal Score 411-41101 Cinderella in Flowerland (or The Lost Lady’s Slipper) Operetta for children Libretto by Marion Loder Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Cinderella re-imagined in a world of flower fairies. Children’s Opera Return to INDEX Theodore Presser Company — 27 — Rental Home
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