Cantata On A Canto By Dante
Peter Homans
About this work:
Cantata (or mini opera) for 5 vocal soloists and string quartet, modeled after Baroque secular cantatas and based on the Paolo and Francesca story. Text by John Chodes, based on the John Ciardi translation of Dante's Inferno. In 3 movements. Roles: Minos (bass or baritone), Dante (baritone), Virgil (baritone), Francesca da Rimini (soprano), Paolo Malatesta (tenor).
Version: vocal soloists and string quartet
Year composed: 2002
Duration: 00:07:15
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Two or More Solo Voices with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Soprano, 1 Tenor, 2 Baritone, 1 Bass