Mass

composer: Leonard Bernstein
translator: Stephen Schwartz
librettist: Leonard Bernstein

A theatre piece for singers, players, and dancers

Libretto from the liturgy of the Roman Mass, with additional texts by Stephen Schwartz and the composer

Dedication: To Roger L. Stevens
Premiere: 8. September 1971 Washington, DC
Orchestra instrumentation: 2(I,II=picc).2(II=corA).3(=3sax(SAT)/Ebcl/bcl).2(II=dbn)-4.4.3.1-perc(2):2sets of traps/bongos/tpl.bl/finger cyms/glsp/2tambs-street perc:claves/bottles/gourds/3steel dr/tin cans/tambs-2elec.guitars-bass guitar-2elec.kybds Pit orchestra: harp-2Allen org-timp.perc(3-4):cel/vib/glsp/marimba/xyl/chimes/SD/TD/ BD/bongos/4tuned dr/susp.cyms/cyms/tgl/tpl.bl/tamb/tam-t/wdbl/anvil/2cowbells-strings-pre-recorded tape
Cast of characters: Celebrant (lead solo); soloists (ca.20 from Street People); SATB robed choir (ca.60); boys' choir (ca.20 with boyS solo); Street People (ca.45 singer-dancers) Stage orchestra (in costume, acting as cast members)
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes, New York
Duration: 108' 0''
Year of composition: 1971
Edition: vocal/piano score
Language: Latin - English
Edition description: Corr. Edition 1998
268 Pages - Paperback/Soft Cover
ISMN: 979-0-051-96520-5
Order number: BHI 6600111

Price: 107,95 €