Prokofieff, Serge: The Duenna (Betrothal in a Monastery) op. 86 (1940-41) 156'
Opera in four acts
Music Text
Libretto by the composer and Mira Mendelson, after Sheridan's play (R,E)
Scoring
2S,M,C(or M),C,8T,T(or Bar),5Bar,4B,silent role;chorus 2.picc.2.corA.2.bcl.2.dbn-4.3.3.1-timp.perc:tgl/wooden dr/tamb/SD/ maracas/cyms/BD/tam-t-harp-strings. On-stage musicians (various scenes): gtr;cl-crt-perc(1):BD. Off-stage musicians (various scenes) : perc(1):maracas-strings(4.0.2.3.0); fl.asax-strings(2.0.3.2.2); 2cl-2.1.1.1-perc:tgl/cyms/BD/pitched glasses This work is represented by Boosey & Hawkes in the UK, British Commonwealth (excluding Canada), Republic of Ireland, mainland China, Korea and Taiwan
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
5/5/1946
National Theatre, Prague
Prague National Theatre Opera
Recommended Recording
Nikolai Fassiev/Alexander Gergalov/Anna Netrebko/Larissa Diadkova/Kirov Chorus & Orchestra/Valery Gergiev
Philips 462 107 (3 CDs)
Opera in four acts
Music Text
Libretto by the composer and Mira Mendelson, after Sheridan's play (R,E)
Scoring
2S,M,C(or M),C,8T,T(or Bar),5Bar,4B,silent role;chorus 2.picc.2.corA.2.bcl.2.dbn-4.3.3.1-timp.perc:tgl/wooden dr/tamb/SD/ maracas/cyms/BD/tam-t-harp-strings. On-stage musicians (various scenes): gtr;cl-crt-perc(1):BD. Off-stage musicians (various scenes) : perc(1):maracas-strings(4.0.2.3.0); fl.asax-strings(2.0.3.2.2); 2cl-2.1.1.1-perc:tgl/cyms/BD/pitched glasses This work is represented by Boosey & Hawkes in the UK, British Commonwealth (excluding Canada), Republic of Ireland, mainland China, Korea and Taiwan
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
5/5/1946
National Theatre, Prague
Prague National Theatre Opera
Recommended Recording
Nikolai Fassiev/Alexander Gergalov/Anna Netrebko/Larissa Diadkova/Kirov Chorus & Orchestra/Valery Gergiev
Philips 462 107 (3 CDs)
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