Adams, John: The Death of Klinghoffer (1990) 140'
Opera in two acts
Music Text
Libretto by Alice Goodman (E)
Scoring
S,M,C,T,3Bar,B; chorus(min:24 singers); dancers 2(I,II=picc).2(II=corA).2(II=bcl).2(II=dbn)-2.2.2.0- perc(1):KAT MIDI mallet controller/timp-3kbd samplers-strings(8.8.6.6.4) For complete technical requirements go to: http://www.earbox.com/tech-guide/eq/ja-kling-eq.htm
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
3/19/1991
Théâtre de la Monnaie, Brussels
Peter Sellars, director/Mark Morris, choregrapher / Théâtre de la Monnaie / Kent Nagano
Repertoire Note
The Death of Klinghoffer, John Adams's second opera, travelled widely in its 1991 premiere production by Peter Sellars, and was recorded by Nonesuch. Subsequent productions have included a staging by Tony Palmer for Finnish National Opera in 2001. The work effectively crosses boundaries between opera and oratorio, resulting in part from the influence of the Bach Passions. This ritualised quality has brought the work equal success in concert performance. Running through the opera is a series of choruses, which can be performed in concert in their own right.
Press Quotes
"A work that fires the heart... Adams creates a revolutionary, continually shifting tapestry." Katrine Ames, Newsweek
Items on Sale
Recommended Recording
Sanford Sylvan / James Maddalena / Sheila Nadler /
The Orchestra of the Opéra de Lyon / Kent Nagano
Elektra / Nonesuch 7559-79281-2Adams's Klinghoffer film wins Prix Italia
Opera in two acts
Music Text
Libretto by Alice Goodman (E)
Scoring
S,M,C,T,3Bar,B; chorus(min:24 singers); dancers 2(I,II=picc).2(II=corA).2(II=bcl).2(II=dbn)-2.2.2.0- perc(1):KAT MIDI mallet controller/timp-3kbd samplers-strings(8.8.6.6.4) For complete technical requirements go to: http://www.earbox.com/tech-guide/eq/ja-kling-eq.htm
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
3/19/1991
Théâtre de la Monnaie, Brussels
Peter Sellars, director/Mark Morris, choregrapher / Théâtre de la Monnaie / Kent Nagano
Repertoire Note
The Death of Klinghoffer, John Adams's second opera, travelled widely in its 1991 premiere production by Peter Sellars, and was recorded by Nonesuch. Subsequent productions have included a staging by Tony Palmer for Finnish National Opera in 2001. The work effectively crosses boundaries between opera and oratorio, resulting in part from the influence of the Bach Passions. This ritualised quality has brought the work equal success in concert performance. Running through the opera is a series of choruses, which can be performed in concert in their own right.
Press Quotes
"A work that fires the heart... Adams creates a revolutionary, continually shifting tapestry." Katrine Ames, Newsweek
Items on Sale
| Death of Klinghoffer | (Vocal Score) | > Details |
Recommended Recording
Sanford Sylvan / James Maddalena / Sheila Nadler /
The Orchestra of the Opéra de Lyon / Kent Nagano
Elektra / Nonesuch 7559-79281-2
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Christopher Maltman/Sanford Sylvan/Yvonne Howard/Tom Randle
London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus/John Adams, cond/Penny Woolcock, dir
Decca DVD Video 074 189-9
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