Blue Mountain, A Chamber Opera in 1 Act
Justin Dello Joio
About this work:
Libretto based on the final days of composer Edvard Grieg's life, commissioned for the Grieg centennial year by Det Norske Blaseensmble and premiered in Oslo Norway 10. 8. 07. Recorded on Bridge Records 9273, for 4 voices -mezzo soprano (Nina Grieg) Bass (Edvard Grieg) tenor (Percy Grainger) baritone (Doctor Rossing)
Year composed: 2007
Duration: 00:46:27
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Two or more Solo Voices with Large Chamber/Jazz Ensemble (10 +)
Instrumentation: 3 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Eb Clarinet, 3 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 1 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Euphonium/Tenor Tuba, 3 Percussion (General), 1 Piano, 1 Celesta, 1 Violin, 1 Double bass, 1 Harp, 1 Other Wind Instrument(s)
Instrumentation notes: Piano/celesta double, clarinet doubles contrabass clarinet, flutes double piccolo and alto flute, oboe doubles Eng Horn