Reynolds, James
Geisterritter (2012-13)
(Ghost Knight)
An operatic thrillerLibretto by Christoph Klimke, based on the novel by Cornelia Funke (G)
Scoring
2S,CT,3T,2Bar,B; actors; chorus;
3(III=picc,afl).2(II=corA).2(II=bcl).1.dbn-2.2.2.dbtrbn.0-timp.perc(4)-pft(=cel)-synt/sampler-strings-tape; on-stage: asax-perc(1)-git(=lute)-elec.pft.
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
Roles
| JON | Lyric Tenor |
| ELLA | Lyric Soprano |
| ZELDA | Young dramatic Soprano |
| LONGSPEE | Lyric Baritone |
| ANGUS | Lyric Baritone |
| STU | Lyric Tenor |
| STOURTON | Countertenor (or Bass) |
| ELA | Lyric Soprano (solo from chorus) |
| John's Mother | Lyric Soprano (solo from chorus) |
| ALEISTER | Tenor |
| Mrs. POPPLEWQELL | Alto (solo from chorus) |
| Mr. POPPLEWELL | Baritone (solo from chorus) |
| Mr. RIFKIN, teacher | Character Bass |
| Four Ghosts | Baritone / Bass (soli from chorus( |
| Chorus of Frogs | 3 Actors |
| Church Chorus | |
| Opera Chorus |
Moods
Dramatic
Subjects
Magic/Mystery
