.Gabriel
Robert Bradshaw
About this work:
.Gabriel, the opera, is an allegory for society’s increasing perception of connection to the world through the Internet - while in fact, separating ourselves from physical interaction. The false perception of safety (and ultimate isolation) of electronic relationships frequently promotes posting statements or images people would never consider saying or doing in person. Although Principal interacts with the other members of the cast, they never come in contact with each other. A scrim represents the physical barrier (the computer screen) that separates Principal from the living world.
Version: chamber opera for three voices, trumpet and chamber ensemble (or chamber orchestra)
Year composed: 2009
Duration: 01:00:40
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Chamber Opera, Two or More Singers
Instrumentation: 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, ,1 Trumpet soloist(s), 1 Piano, 1 Viola, ,1 Soprano soloist(s), ,1 Tenor soloist(s), ,1 Bass-Baritone soloist(s)
Instrumentation notes: The instrumentation above is for the chamber version. A larger version is also available.