Gruber, HK: Gomorra (1990-91) 130'
A musical spectacle in a prologue, seven scenes and an epilogue
Music Text
Libretto by Richard Bletschacher (G)
Scoring
major roles: S,M,dramT,2T,Bar,dramB,B,2 speakers,silent role minor roles: min.4(SATB), max.20 (5S,5A,5T,5B) can be drawn from chorus chorus; dancers; actors; 2(I,II=picc).2.2(II=bcl,Ebcl).tsax(=asax).2(II=dbn)- 3.2.2.1-timp(=Chin.cym*/cowbells*/t.bells*).perc(2):glsp*/t.bells/ SD/BD/5tom-t/2susp.cym/hi-hat/3cowbells/Chin.cym/splash cym/2 bongos/ tamb/whip/crowcall/minimum of 4 musical boxes with stopping devices/wind machine/paper bag/Javanese gong in E/lg drum*/lg Chin.tam-t*/sizzle cym/large metal petrol can/ sm Chin.tam-t/glsp*/xylorimba/vib/marimba/chromatic cowbells*/cyms/tamb/vibraslap/ swing rattle/tgl/lion's roar/cast/flexatone/large drum*/large Chin.tam-t*/minimum of 4 musical boxes with stopping devices/crowcall/lg thundersheet/whip/sandpaper blocks/guiro/large metal petrol can/rattle-pft(=synth)-elec.bass gtr-strings (min.10.10.6.4.4)
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
1/18/1993
Volksoper, Wien
Mike Fields, director / Volksoper Wien / HK Gruber
Recommended Recording
Heinz Karl Gruber / London MOB Ensemble
EMI CLASSICS 7243 5 56441 21
A musical spectacle in a prologue, seven scenes and an epilogue
Music Text
Libretto by Richard Bletschacher (G)
Scoring
major roles: S,M,dramT,2T,Bar,dramB,B,2 speakers,silent role minor roles: min.4(SATB), max.20 (5S,5A,5T,5B) can be drawn from chorus chorus; dancers; actors; 2(I,II=picc).2.2(II=bcl,Ebcl).tsax(=asax).2(II=dbn)- 3.2.2.1-timp(=Chin.cym*/cowbells*/t.bells*).perc(2):glsp*/t.bells/ SD/BD/5tom-t/2susp.cym/hi-hat/3cowbells/Chin.cym/splash cym/2 bongos/ tamb/whip/crowcall/minimum of 4 musical boxes with stopping devices/wind machine/paper bag/Javanese gong in E/lg drum*/lg Chin.tam-t*/sizzle cym/large metal petrol can/ sm Chin.tam-t/glsp*/xylorimba/vib/marimba/chromatic cowbells*/cyms/tamb/vibraslap/ swing rattle/tgl/lion's roar/cast/flexatone/large drum*/large Chin.tam-t*/minimum of 4 musical boxes with stopping devices/crowcall/lg thundersheet/whip/sandpaper blocks/guiro/large metal petrol can/rattle-pft(=synth)-elec.bass gtr-strings (min.10.10.6.4.4)
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
1/18/1993
Volksoper, Wien
Mike Fields, director / Volksoper Wien / HK Gruber
Recommended Recording
Heinz Karl Gruber / London MOB Ensemble
EMI CLASSICS 7243 5 56441 21
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