| Subtitle | opera in 2 acts |
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| Text information | libretto by Yusef Komunyakaa |
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| Year(s) composed | 2007 |
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| Publisher | Schott Music |
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| Instrumentation | 2.2.2.2-2.2.2.0-timp.2perc(I. drum set; II. vib, mar, b.d)-hp-str
Instrumental Soloists
woodwind I: wood flutes, fl, asax, bclar
woodwind II: wood flutes, fl, cl, cacl
bass with electronics
percussion: drum set, hand drums
Kurweil synthesizer with samples |
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| Duration | 120' |
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| Premiere | March 7, 2007; Orpheum Theater, Omaha NB; Opera Omaha; Rhoda Levine, Director; Stewart Robertson, Conductor; Peter Harrison, Set Designer; Stephen Strawbridge, Lighting Designer; Paul Tazwell, Costume Designer |
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| Commission | Commissioned by Opera Omaha |
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| Language | English |
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| Roles | Delores · mezzo-soprano - Justin · bass baritone - Standing Bear · tenor - Jason · tenor - Laura · soprano - Arlington · bass - Joe · character tenor - Jason (child) · child tenor - Bear Shield · child tenor - Laura (child) · child soprano - Sonny (child) · child baritone - Boombox (rappers) · spoken word - Chorus · SATB |
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