The Queen and the Rebels, a chamber opera in 2 acts
Lawrence Moss
About this work:
The Queen and the Rebels is an opera in 2 acts, to a libretto by the composer based on the play by Ugo Betti There is a brief, dramatic tape interlude bertween the acts. Duration: ca.1 hour the "orchestra" consists of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, percussion, piano, string quartet, bass
Year composed: 1989
Duration: 01:00:40
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Chamber Opera, Two or More Singers
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn in F, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Percussion (General), 1 Piano, 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double bass, ,2 Soprano soloist(s), ,1 Tenor soloist(s), ,1 Baritone soloist(s), ,1 Bass-Baritone soloist(s), ,1 Bass soloist(s), 1 Prerecorded Sound (Tape/CD/Other)
Instrumentation notes: electronic interlude (precorded) forspeakers behind the audience + intermittent recorded choral excerpts (from the stage)