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ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS Cast: 17 individual parts, groups of butterflies/charioteers, 12 v. small children (3-5yrs.) Dur: 60’ Instr: Piano Loevendie, Theo (b. 1930) Gassir, The Hero Libretto by the composer, after a folk tale Publisher: Peermusic Classical Gassir is made to realize that heroism through violence will not be remembered as well as a simple song. But the lesson is only half-learned, and although he acquires a lute, he cannot make it sound. It takes further battles and the loss of his eight sons to bring him to the depth of emotion that enables the lute to sing, brought to life not by his heroic deeds, but by his sorrow. Cast: Soprano, Countertenor, Tenor, Baritone, Bass-Baritone, Bass Dur: 34’ Instr: 1 0 1 1(Cbsn.) - 1 1 1 0; Perc. Hp. 1Vln. 1Vcl. 1Cb. Lombardi, Luca (b. 1945) Chamber Opera Prospero Opera in two acts Libretto by Friedrich Christian Delius and Luca Lombardi, based on The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Libretto in four languages, according to the various characters: Ariel – English; Island inhabitants (Miranda, Prospero, Caliban) – German; Sailors – Neapolitan; Others - Italian Publisher: RAI Trade Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” told in four languages. To achieve the mercurial qualities of Ariel, the character is played by 4 female singers and an on-stage flute. In a similar way, Prospero is doubled by an on-stage cello. Cast: 3 Soprano, 2Mezzo-soprano, 2 Contralto, 2 Tenor, 2Baritone, 1 Bass; Chorus Dur: 150’ Instr: On-stage Flute, Cello; 3 3 3 Sax. 3 – 4 4 4 1; 6Perc. Hp. Cel. Pno. Str. Mayer, William (b. 1925) Brief Candle Short opera in three acts for chorus and mime (No sets are required, only some necessary props) Libretto by Milton Feist Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Chamber Opera Giving credence to ars longa, vita brevis: the heroine is born, married, and dies, in 3 short acts and 6 minutes. Cast: 4 Soloists drawn from Chorus (1 Female, 3 Male); Female Mime, Chorus Dur: 6 ¼’ Instr: 2 1 2 1 - 2 2 1 0; Perc. Pno.(Harm.) Str. Sale: Vocal Score 412-41052 (Custom Print) Return to INDEX Theodore Presser Company — 28 — Rental Home
ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPERAS The Eve of St. Agnes Dramatic Fantasy Based on the poem by John Keats Publisher: Theodore Presser Company According to legend, if a young girl follows certain rituals on the Eve of St. Agnes, she will dream of her future husband that night. In a medieval castle, Madeline’s dream comes true as Porphyro enters her chamber and her dreams; upon her awakening, the lovers must flee before being discovered. Cast: 2 Soprano, Tenor, Baritone; Mixed Chorus Dur: 14’ Instr: 2 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 0; Timp. 3Perc. Pno. Hp. Str. Sale: Vocal Score 416-41194 (Custom Print) Moss, Lawrence (b. 1927) The Brute Comedy in one act Libretto by Eric Bentley, after the play by Chekhov Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Chamber Opera Opera without chorus Comedy and drama ensue when a creditor comes to collect a debt left by a woman’s dead husband, with unexpected results. Cast: Soprano, Tenor, Bass Dur: 20’ Instr: Fl. Cl. Bsn. Vib. Perc. Pno. Str. The Queen and the Rebels Opera in two acts Libretto by the composer, based on the play by Ugo Betti Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Cast: Dramatic Soprano, Soprano, Tenor, High Baritone, Baritone, Bass; Chorus, Ballet Dur: 60’ Instr: Large Orch.: 3 3 3 3 - 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc.(Vb. Xylo.) Pno. Hp. Str. (8 7 6 5 4) Reduced Orch.: 3 1 3 1 - 2 2 2 1; Timp. Perc. Pno. Hp. Str. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) The Impresario A comedy with music in one act Based on the play by Gottlieb Stephanie the Younger (English) English text by Dory Previn Publisher: Theodore Presser Company Opera without chorus The libretto is a 20th century re-make by Dory Previn of the original story. Two sopranos engage in a diva duel of words about their art and who is the prima donna, then a tenor joins the fray, while the worldweary impresario offers his commentary, but dreams of escaping it all. Cast: 2 Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Speaking Role Dur: 40’ Instr: 2 2 2 2 - 2 2 0 0; Timp. Str. Sale: Vocal Score 411-410330 Return to INDEX Theodore Presser Company — 29 — Rental Home
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