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Alice Shields

CRISEYDE - Opera in Two Acts

CRISEYDE - Opera in Two Acts

5 solo singers plus 14 instruments

"a rare chance to hear Middle English sung...The melodic development and ornamentation of the intense, richly scored work reflect Ms. Shields' lengthy study of classical Indian raga." - New York Times

Instrumentation/alternate versions:
Three principal roles: soprano, lyric baritone, basso cantante.
Two secondary roles: mezzo-soprano, baritone
Ensemble: soprano, 2 mezzo-sopranos
Chamber orchestra: 14 solo instruments: flute/piccolo, oboe, English horn, bassoon; horn, trumpet in Bb, trombone; harp, piano; violin I, violin II, viola, cello, contrabass.

Performance history:

- April 24, 2008 American Virtuosi Opera Theater (concert performance of scenes), Elebash Hall, NYC|
 - May 11, 2008 New York City Opera VOX (concert performance of scenes)
 - May 27, 2009 Feminist Theory and Musicology 10 Symposium, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, first concert performance of several scenes in reduced orchestration for cello and piano.

Authored (or revised): 2010

Duration (minutes): 120

Book format: Act 1, part 1

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