Argento, Dominick: Casanova's Homecoming (1984) 134'
Opera in three acts

Music Text  
Libretto by the composer, based on `L'histoire de ma vie' by Jacques Casanova (E,G)

Scoring
Major roles: M,A,T,2Bar; minor roles: lyrS,2S,lyrT,BBar 2(II=picc).2(II=corA).2(II=bcl).2-2.2.1.1-timp.perc(2):tpl.bl/tam-t/ hand cyms/tgl/maracas/glsp/susp.cym/wind chimes/crot/tamb/bell tree/ SD/TD/BD/vib/t.bells/bell in A/high and low brake drums-harp- hpd(=cel)-strings


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World Premiere
4/12/1985
St. Paul, Minnesota
Arthur Masella, director / Minnesota Opera / St. Paul Chamber Orchestra / Scott Bergeson