Sredi Vashtar
Jorge Martin
About this work:
chamber opera based on the story by Saki, it is Part 2 of the opera "Beast and Superbeast." A two-character dark comedy about a young sickly boy who forms a play-religion around his secret pet (wild) ferret and how he — miraculously — gets out from under his dreadful older cousin's "care."
Year composed: 1994
Duration: 00:40:00
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:One-Act Operas
Instrumentation: 1 Oboe, 2 Percussion (General), 4 Violin, 2 Viola, 2 Cello, 1 Double bass, 1 Harp, 1 Soprano, 1 Countertenor
Instrumentation notes: 13 players, but Strings can also be multiple. The countertenor role can also be sung by a mezzo.