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The Intelligence Park
Opera in three acts
Libretto by Vincent Deane
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Orchestral Cast
1(pic., afl.)1(ca).2(2.bcl)1(cbsn)-1.1(pic tpt.).basstpt.0.0-perc(glsp, mar)-pno.tape-str(1.1.1.1.1)
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Gerald Barry’s remarkable first opera The Intelligence Park explores the relationship between sexuality, artistic creativity and power. Set in 1753 Dublin, the drama centres around a love triangle between a composer, his bride-to-be, and the lead castrato whose other-worldly voice dominates both their fantasies.
Composed between 1981-1988, the opera was at the time of its premiere one of the first contemporary Irish operas to be written since the end of the 18th century. Barry infuses his distinctive, high-octane music with elements of the baroque to create a vivid and resplendent score.
Cast
Robert Paradies, bass-baritone - D'esperaudieu, tenor - Sir Joshua Cramber, bass - Jerusha Cramer / Daub, soprano - Serafino / Wattle, countertenor - Faranesi, contralto
More Information
Title:
The Intelligence Park
Opera in three acts
Libretto by Vincent Deane
Language:
English
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
1981 - 1988
Duration:
105 ′
World Premiere:
July 6, 1990 · London (UK)
Almeida Opera Festival 1990
Conductor: Robert Houlihan · Almeida Ensemble
Original staging: David Fielding
Almeida Opera Festival 1990
Conductor: Robert Houlihan · Almeida Ensemble
Original staging: David Fielding
Commissioned work :
Commissioned by the Institute of Contemporary Arts
Technical Details
Product number:
LSL 10395-01
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Performances
The Intelligence Park
November 4, 2019 |
Birmingham (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Birmingham Repertory Theatre
19.30
The Intelligence Park
October 12, 2019 |
Manchester (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Royal Northern College of Music
18.30
The Intelligence Park
October 8, 2019 |
Cardiff (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Sherman Theatre
19.30
The Intelligence Park
October 4, 2019 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House
19.45
The Intelligence Park
October 2, 2019 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House
19.45
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