Rostam
Donald C. Dilworth
About this work:
This opera tells the story of the Persian hero Rostam, from an epic written in the 11th century by Ferdowsi. He conquers all, in constant warfare with the Turks, and defeats a mighty warrior whom he does not recognize as his son until after the mortal blow.
See also: http://www.iranonline.com/Magazine/issue22/rostam/index.html
Year composed: 2008
Duration: 02:30:80
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Opera, More than One Act, with Chorus
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 1 Contrabassoon, 4 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Timpani, 2 Percussion (General), 1 Strings (General), 1 Harp, 3 Soprano, ,1 Mezzo-Soprano soloist(s), ,3 Tenor soloist(s), ,3 Bass-Baritone soloist(s), 1 S, 1 A, 1 TT, 1 BB
Instrumentation notes: There can be much doubling in the soloists, and some are bit parts that can be taken from the chorus members. 3233 4221 timp perc(2) hp str.