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Tesori, Jeanine
The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me
(2012)An opera in two acts
Duration: 70 minutes
Music Text
J.D. McClatchy, on the book by Jeanette Winterson
Scoring
3S,colS,2M,2T,2Trebels,2Bar,3B; children's chorus; SATB chorus;
3(III=picc).0.1(=bcl,asax).0-2.1.0.0-perc(2)-synth-harp-1.0.1.1.1
Abbreviations (PDF)
Publisher
Boosey & Hawkes
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes
for the world.
Availability
World Premiere
14/12/2013The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, Washington, D.C.
Francesca Zambello, director
Conductor: Kimberly Grigsby
Company: Washington National Opera
Roles
| Angel | Boy Soprano or Soprano |
| Lion, Butcher 2 | Bass |
| Unicorn, Weaver | Coloratura Soprano |
| Donkey | Baritone |
| Snake | Children's Choir |
| Flamingo, Brother 2, Horse, Silk Merchant 1 | Soprano |
| Cat, Brother 1, Silk Merchant 2 | Mezzo-Soprano |
| Hippopotamus, Holy Man, Dog, Water Seller | Tenor |
| Elk, Camel Soloist, Butcher 1 | Baritone |
| Mary, Carmen | Mezzo-Soprano |
| Joseph, Stagehand | Tenor |
| Innkeeper, Ox, Shepherd | Bass |
| Sheep | Soprano |
| Two Boys | Trebles |
| Stagehands, Usher, Three Camels | Silent |
| SATB Chorus |
Synopsis
As the first Christmas nears, who among the animals can lead Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?