Marc Blitzstein
Regina (Scottish Opera Version)
Subtitle | an opera in three acts |
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Text information | Libretto by the composer from Lillian Hellman's play 'The Little Foxes' |
Year(s) composed | 1946-48 |
Publisher | EAMC |
Instrumentation | 1.pic.1.3.1-2.1.1.0-timp.perc-hp.pno-str; [Angel Band (on stage): tpt,cl.banjo(gtr),tbn,washboard(drums)] - [Chamber Trio (on stage): pno, vn, vc] |
Duration | 130' |
Premiere | May, 1991; Glasgow; Scottish Opera |
Language | English |
Roles | Regina Giddens - Soprano, Alexandra Giddens (Zan) - Soprano, Birdie Hubbard - Soprano, Addie - Contralto, Horace Giddens - Bass, Benjamin Hubbard - Baritone, Oscar Hubbard - Baritone, Leo Hubbard - Tenor, Cal - Baritone, William Marshall -Tenor, Jabez (Jazz) (Trumpet in Angel Band) - Baritone, John Bagtry - Actor, Belle -Walk-On; Chorus of Townspeople - [SATB] |