Waiting for the Barbarians
Philip Glass
About this work:
An opera in two acts from the novel of J.M. Coetzee (2005) 135'
Music by Philip Glass
Libretto by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by John M. Coetzee
Year composed: 2005
Duration: 02:15:80
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Large Chamber/Jazz Ensemble (10 +)
Instrumentation:
Instrumentation notes: Principal Soloists: 2 soprano, 2 baritone, 2 bass; Secondary: 4 tenor, 2 baritone, 1 child; Orchestration: 2+pic.2.2(Clarinet in A)+cbcl(bcl).2/4.3.2+btbn.1/5perc/hp.pf(cel)/str(12.10.8.6.4)