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Gregory Spears

The Righteous

opera in 2 acts

(2024)
Text informationlibretto by Tracy K. Smith
Duration150'
CommissionCommissioned by the Santa Fe Opera
PremiereJuly 13, 2024 · Santa Fe, NM (USA)
Santa Fe Opera
Conductor: Jordan de Souza · Santa Fe Opera · Choir director: Susanne Sheston
Original staging: Kevin Newbury · Costumes: Devario Simmons · Set design: Mini Lien
(scenic)
LanguageEnglish
RolesDavid · baritone - Sheila · soprano - Michele · mezzo-soprano - Jonathan · countertenor - Jacob · bass-baritone - Marilyn · soprano - Shannon · soprano - Paul · bass-baritone - Eli · tenor - Chris Michael · tenor - Deirdre · soprano - Woman 1 / Jenny · soprano - Woman 2 / Event Planner · soprano - Woman 3 / Woman / Ruth · mezzo-soprano - Deacon 3 / Young Aide · tenor - Deacon 1 · baritone - Deacon 2 / Joe / Representative · bass-baritone - chorus SATB
Instrumentation2(1.sop.alto recorder).2.2.2-4.3.2.btbn.0-timp.2perc(I. b.d, glsp, 2tri, sus cym, sizzle cym, tam-t, water tam-t, slap-stick; II. vib, 2tri, side-drum, crash cym, chimes)-hp-str
PublisherSchott Music
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