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Heloise and Abelard
opera in three acts, a prologue and an epilogue
libretto by Frank Corsaro
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Description
A poignant setting of the tragic love story between renowned 12th-century scholar Peter Abelard and his young student Heloïse. These lovers faced timeless issues: passionate love, jealousy, religious infighting, the institution of marriage, and the role of women in society.
Orchestral Cast
2.2.2.2-2.3.2(2.btbn).0-timp.4perc(glsp, crot, xyl, mar, crash cym, large sus cym, h.h, large tam-t, tamb, s.d [with and without snares], tom-t, brake d, b.d, chimes, metal chimes, ratchet, high wdbl, slapstick, flexitone)-hp.pno-str(min: 8.7.6.4.3)
Cast
Heloïse Hersind, Fulbert’s Niece · soprano - Peter Abelard, Parisian scholar · baritone - Fulbert, Canon, Uncle of Heloise · tenor - William of Champeaux, Archdeacon and friend of Fulbert · bass-baritone - Berthe, Nun at the Covent Le Paraclete · mezzo-soprano - the Abbess of the Convent Le Paraclete · non-singing - Denise, Abelard’s Sister and Astrolabe’s Foster Mother · mezzo-soprano - Jolivet, Priest · tenor - Astrolabe, Son of Heloïse and Abelard · baritone - Fool · tenor - Man · tenor - Male servant · tenor - Female Servant · mezzo-soprano - Dr. Salavados · non-speaking role - Four masked men · non-speaking roles - chorus of monks and nuns · SATB, minimum of 8 female and 10 male voices
More Information
Title:
Heloise and Abelard
opera in three acts, a prologue and an epilogue
libretto by Frank Corsaro
Language:
English
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
2002
Duration:
140 ′
World Premiere:
April 24, 2002 · New York, NY (USA)
Juilliard Theater
Conductor: Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Original staging: Frank Corsaro · Costumes: Christianne Meyers · Set desing: Franco Colavecchia
(scenic)
Juilliard Theater
Conductor: Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Original staging: Frank Corsaro · Costumes: Christianne Meyers · Set desing: Franco Colavecchia
(scenic)
Commissioned work :
Commissioned by The Juilliard Opera Center
Series:
Technical Details
Product number:
LSMC 50179-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
Performances
Heloise and Abelard
Conductor: Miguel Harth-Bedoya
April 24, 2002 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Juilliard Theater — World Premiere
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