The Miracle Of Nemirov
Faye-Ellen1 Silverman
About this work:
A one-act opera, based on a short story by I.L. Peretz called "If Not Still Higher", about a rabbi and his good deeds during the Jewish High Holidays. Libretto by the composer. Includes an electronic modification of an actual Jewish prayer given to the composer by Cantor Max Wohlberg.
This work was my doctoral dissertaion at Columbia University
Year composed: 1974
Duration: 00:30:00
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:One-Act Operas
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 3 Horn in F, 1 Percussion (General), 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double bass, 1 Soprano, 1 Mezzo-Soprano, 1 Alto, 4 Tenor, 1 Baritone, 1 Bass, 1 Prerecorded Sound (Tape/CD/Other)