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| commisioned by La Scala Opera House |
| Work Notes |
An opera-ballet that was originally created for Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.
Libretto (Italian) by Beni Montresor.
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Publisher |
Dunvagen Music Publishers Inc |
| Category |
Opera and Music Theatre |
Year Composed |
1995 |
| Duration |
1 Hour, 50 Minutes |
Chorus |
Boys Choir |
| Solo Instrument(s) |
1 Soprano, 1 Soprano (optional), Mezzo Soprano, Tenor, Bass, Boy Soprano, Narrator (optional) |
Orchestration |
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| Languages |
Italian, English |
Availability |
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Programme Note
CAST
Maid - mezzo
Plant Boy - boy soprano
Fairies - 2 Sopranos
Ogre - bass
King - baritone
Witch Mother - soprano
Fairy Vocals - soprano
Chorus - boys' choir
SYNOPSIS
A collaboration between award-winning children's author Beni Montresor and composer Philip Glass, "The Witches of Venice" tells a fantastical story of a little boy's search for friendship and his encounters with fairies, monsters and witches in the magical city of Venice.
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