Anthony Davis

Wakonda's Dream

Subtitle	opera in 2 acts
Text information	libretto by Yusef Komunyakaa
Year(s) composed	2007
Publisher	Schott Music
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
Duration	120'
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
Language	English
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