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Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, 4 Solo Singers, 1 Speaking Bassist, and Jazz Ensemble
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An opera in two acts for orchestra, chorus, jazz combo, 5 soloists. Commissioned in 1982 by Indiana University and the National Endowment for the Arts with libretto by Leon Forrest.
It is the story of an Africian American Veterian returning from the Vietnam War to greater violence, and is killed by a jealous lover on his wedding night.
Orch: 1(+picc)111 - 211(btbn)1, perc (2), timp - strings; Jazz Ens: alto sax, tpt, tbn, pf, electric bass, drumset
Singers/Cast: Sop, Contralto, Tenor, Bass, and a spoken part
Chorus: approx. 16 singers SATB
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Bloomington, IN: Indiana University. Oct.23, 30, Nov.6, 1982.
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Text Language - Non English
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Libretto: Leon Forrest
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chorus+soloist(s)+orch/ens
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Music by BIPOC - AALANA composers
opera dramatic
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Print & Ship
$200.00 full score: ACA-ANTJ-019
$120.00 piano/vocal score: ACA-ANTJ-019v
Contact [email protected] for inquiries into part purchase or rental.
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$200.00 full score: ACA-ANTJ-019
$120.00 piano/vocal score: ACA-ANTJ-019v
Contact [email protected] for inquiries into part purchase or rental.
Premiered in Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Oct.23, 30, Nov.6, 1982.
Robert Porco, Conductor; Alan Brody, Director; Max Rothlisberger, Stage Design.
Lead voices: William Brown, tenor; Alteouise DeVaugn, mezzo soprano; Kevin Maynor, bass; Roberta Gumbel, soprano; and William Johnson, spoken part.