The Aspern Papers
Dominick Argento
About this work:
Opera in two acts
Libretto by the composer based on the novella by Henry James (E)
Year composed: 1987
Duration: 01:00:40
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Opera, More than One Act, with Chorus
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 3 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Percussion (General), 1 Piano, 1 Strings (General), 1 Harp, 2 Soprano, 2 Mezzo-Soprano, 1 Tenor, 1 Baritone, 2 Bass, 1 S, 1 A, 1 T, 1 B
Instrumentation notes: Major roles: dramS,2lyrM,lyrT,Bar,B; minor roles: S,B; chorus
2(II=picc).2(II=corA).2(II=bcl).2(II=dbn)-3.2.2.1-timp.perc(2):SD/BD/tamb/tgl/bell tree/crot/glsp/chimes/large bell/steel plate(or anvil)/cyms/susp.cym/tam-t/wind chime(bamboo)/maracas-pft(=cel)-harp-strings