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North American Works Directory Listing
| Composer: |
John Eaton
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| Librettist: |
Patrick Creagh
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| Other Artistic Personnel: |
John Reeves White (Musical Director)
Ross Allen (Stage Director)
Andreas Nomikos (Costumes and Scenery)
Herbert Seltz (Television Director & Producer)
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| Premiere Date: |
April 23, 1973
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| Producing Company: |
Indian University Opera Theater / WTIU
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| Description: |
The opera unfolds through Myshkin's eyes and mind, he is never seen. The story centers on the love of Prince Myshkin for the beautiful Nastasia, his unwilling betrothal to Aglaya the youngest daughter of General Yepanchin, his battle with mental illness and his final tragedy, Nastasia's murder and his relapse and retreat to madness.
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| Character List (Major): |
3 Baritones, 3 Mezzo sopranos, 5 Tenors, 3 Sopranos, 3 Basses, Countertenor
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| Character List (Minor): |
speaking role (French), 2-3 children (laughing, jeering)
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| Reviews: |
The Washington Post, Alan Kriegsman, 4/23/1973
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| Orchestration: |
2 fl (2pic), 2 ob [2ca], 2 cl (2bcl), 2 bsn [2cbn] - 1 hrn, 1 tpt, 1 tbn - 5 perc - hp, 2pf (in quarter tones), org, - 4syn/str/[tp]
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| Musical Style: |
Scored for chamber orchestra tuned in quarter tones and electronic instruments.
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| Contact: |
G. Schirmer, Inc.
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| Address: |
257 Park Avenue South, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10010
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| E-mail Address: |
pm@schirmer.com
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| Phone: |
212-254-2100
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