Chamber opera in three chapters (2008-09)
20 minutes
Libretto
In French by Claudio Pinto
Instrumentation
Baritone, Mezzo-soprano
1*010 / 0111 / 2 perc / piano (celesta) / hp / strings
1 Flute (also Piccolo), Bass Clarinet in B♭
1 Trumpets in C, 1 Tenor Trombones, 1 Tuba
2 Percussion players: Glockenspiel, 2 Bongos, Tam-tam, Marimba, Hi-hat, Tambourine, Bass Drum, Bell tree, Snare Drum, Suspended China Cymbal, Crotales, Temple Blocks
Piano (also Celesta)
Harp
Strings (Minimum: 1.1.1.1.1)
Dedication
Arash Safaian
Commission
Commissioned by the Münchener Biennale – International Festival for New Music Theatre
First performance
May 6, 2010
Munich, Germany
Reaktorhalle
Johanna Wehner, stage direction
Elisabeth Vogetseder, set design and costumes
Michael Bauer, light design
Arcis Ensemble
Ulrich Nicolai, conductor
Roles:
Emmanuel (young): Martina Koppelstetter
Emmanuel (old): Peter Neff
Access
Not available for performance.
Contact Nicolas Farmer: nicolas.farmer(a)samymoussa.com