Rorem, Ned: Our Town (2005) 120'
opera
Music Text
Libretto by J D McClatchy based on Thornton Wilder (E)
Scoring
Major roles: 2S,2M,3T,Bar,B; Minor roles: S,4T (from chorus); SATB chorus 2.1.2.1-2.1.0.0-pft-strings
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
2/24/2006
Musical Arts Center, Bloomington, Indiana
Vincent Liotta, director / C. David Higgins, designer / Indiana University Opera Theater / David Effron
Press Quotes Deutsch
"...one of those rare new operas that seem destined to survive."
MusicalAmerica.com
An intimate chamber opera to match the play's spareness... Rorem's music is accessible, singable, and full of integrity."
New York Times
"Langorous melodic lines or fragments, often with an unmistakable Americana flavour, interact in the orchestra, and the vocal parts engagingly follow suit. If Wilder's play is to have music, Rorem's is credible and often exquisite."
Financial Times
opera
Music Text
Libretto by J D McClatchy based on Thornton Wilder (E)
Scoring
Major roles: 2S,2M,3T,Bar,B; Minor roles: S,4T (from chorus); SATB chorus 2.1.2.1-2.1.0.0-pft-strings
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
2/24/2006
Musical Arts Center, Bloomington, Indiana
Vincent Liotta, director / C. David Higgins, designer / Indiana University Opera Theater / David Effron
Press Quotes Deutsch
"...one of those rare new operas that seem destined to survive."
MusicalAmerica.com
An intimate chamber opera to match the play's spareness... Rorem's music is accessible, singable, and full of integrity."
New York Times
"Langorous melodic lines or fragments, often with an unmistakable Americana flavour, interact in the orchestra, and the vocal parts engagingly follow suit. If Wilder's play is to have music, Rorem's is credible and often exquisite."
Financial Times
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