Susannah
Carlisle Floyd
About this work:
A musical drama in two acts
Libretto by the composer, based on a story from the Apocrypha (E,G)
Year composed: 1953
Duration: 01:00:40
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Opera, More than One Act, with Chorus
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 1 Percussion (General), 1 Celesta, 1 Strings (General), 1 Harp, 3 Soprano, 1 Mezzo-Soprano, 1 Alto, 4 Tenor, 2 Baritone, 1 Bass-Baritone, 1 S, 1 A, 1 T, 1 B
Instrumentation notes: Major roles: S,T,BBar; minor roles: 2S,M,A,3T,2Bar; chorus; dancers 2(II=picc).2(II=corA).2(II=bcl).2(II=dbn)-4.2.3.1-timp.perc:SD/cyms/gong/xyl-cel-harp-strings
Reduced scoring: 2.1.2(II=bcl).1-2.2.2.0-timp.perc(1):SD/cym/gong/xyl-harp-strings