SKU: HL.14014797
ISBN 9781844496389. 9.5x13.75x9.74 inches.
The fifteenth full Opera from the prolific Hans Werner Henze, and the first to feature a self-penned libretto. After the poems he wrote for his Songs from the Arabian, Henze has produced this unusal tale through adapting both Arab and Persian legends and invoking the same half-real, half-imaginary Arabia as the song cycle. The story itself is a fairy tale comedy with much in common with The Magic Flute. The orchestral arrangement is huge, featuring quadruple wind, five percussionists and a part for tape.
SKU: HL.14028156
ISBN 9780853603955.
The Palace is an Opera in a prologue and three acts with music by Aulis Sallinen and libretto by Irene Dische and Hans Magnus Enzensberger.
This work was commissioned by the Savonlinna Opera Festival and was first performed in Olavinlinna Castle, Finland, on 26 July 1995. This libretto includes a Finnish translation.Duration: approx. 2 hours.
SKU: HL.14006376
ISBN 9781844495023. 9.25x11.75x1.36 inches.
Opera in three acts, edited by Alan Curtis. This opera was first performed in Venice in 1666. It may with justice be considered to be the finest opera written between Monteverdi's 'Poppea' and the dramatic works of the mature Purcell. Having in 1983 presided over the first modern revival of 'Il Tito' in Innsbruck, the city of its original commissioning, Alan Curtis has now produced the first complete performing edition to be drawn from available sources.
SKU: HL.14016769
8.75x11.75x0.786 inches.
Opera in 3 Acts with libretto by the composer, based on the 13th Century Chinese drama The Chao Family Orphan.
SKU: HL.14016771
8.75x11.75x1.339 inches.
A4 Size Score of the Opera in 3 Acts with libretto by the composer, based on the 13th Century Chinese drama The Chao Family Orphan.
SKU: HL.14015279
ISBN 9780711995796.
This new Opera was first performed in 1998 in Huddersfield by Opera North. Designed for the modern stage, it utilises only a small cast and orchestra - albeit one with a good variety of percussion! The libretto is adapted by the composer from the play 'The Love of Don Pemperlin for Belisa in the Garden' by Feredico Garcia Lorca, translated into English by David Johnston. The plot revolves around the ill-fated marriage of Don Pemperlin, an ageing bachelor and his beautiful neighbour Belisa, which was suggested by Pemperlin's maid. Tricks and misunderstandings abound and because of them, Pemperlin ends by stabbing himself and dying even as Belisa proclaims her love for him.
SKU: HL.14027984
ISBN 9788759854044. 12.25x16.5x1.33 inches. English-Danish.
Opera based on the novel by Margaret Atwood.
SKU: HL.14015284
ISBN 9781844491520.
Simon Holt's chamber opera Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? is a highly creative work, with the most intriguing score. An emotive and haunting composition, this work is guaranteed to move the audience. This is the Libretto.
SKU: HL.14013308
ISBN 9780853608349.
A major dramatic work for children, published for the first time. This is an exciting opera for schools, community groups and professional companies to perform, exploring universal issues of tolerance, love and friendship, communication and language.
SKU: HL.48187357
UPC: 888680845704. 8.0x11.0x0.44 inches. French.
Darius Milhaud: L'Orestie No.2: Les Choephores Op.24 (Opera).
SKU: HL.14023364
ISBN 9788759860564. 12.0x16.5x1.12 inches. Danish-Swedish.
Opera scored for 2 Sopranos, Mezzo-Soprano, Contralto, 2 Tenors, 2 Baritones, Bass and Orchestra. Libretto by the composer and Ole Sarvig.
SKU: HL.14023278
ISBN 9788759868720. German.
Opera scored for Soprano, Contralto, Tenor, Two Baritones, Bass-Baritone, 6 Dancers, 6 Percussionists, Amplified Cello and Synthesiser. Text: After Adolf Wolfli. English Title: The Divine Circus.
SKU: HL.14028891
ISBN 9788759854693. Danish. Lyrics by Knudsen. Poul.
A pantomine tragedy by Poul Knudsen.
SKU: HL.14004129
ISBN 9780711992139.
This Swedish Folk Tale, reminiscent of the myth of Cupid and Psyche, explores new and intriguing instrumental and vocal textures, yet is always poetic, lyrical and accessible, with a fairy tale quality that assures it a universal appeal.
