Heloise and Abelard

opera in three acts, a prologue and an epilogue

libretto by Frank Corsaro

Edition: Matériel d'exécution

Série: Heloise and Abelard

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Détails du produit

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)

Programmation des personnes

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

Plus d'infos

Titre:

Heloise and Abelard

opera in three acts, a prologue and an epilogue

libretto by Frank Corsaro

Langue:

Anglais

Edition:

Matériel d'exécution

Maison d'édition:

Schott Music

Year of composition:

2002

Durée:

140 ′

Première:

24 avril 2002 · New York, NY (USA)
Juilliard Theater
Musikalische Leitung: Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Inszenierung: Frank Corsaro · Kostüme: Christianne Meyers · Bühnenbild: Franco Colavecchia
(scenic)

Travaux commandés :

Commissioned by The Juilliard Opera Center

Série:

Heloise and Abelard