The Pearl
Helmut Christoferus Calabrese
About this work:
The Pearl is an one act opera, based on the the novella by John Steinbeck.
Version: Chamber Opera
Year composed: 1979
Duration: 01:00:40
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:One-Act Operas
Instrumentation: 1 Piano, 1 Soprano, 1 Tenor, 1 Baritone, 1 Bass, 2 Low Voice, 1 Narrator
Instrumentation notes: Notes to Performers
• The minimum personnel to perform The Pearl is:
Piano
1 Soprano
1 Tenor
1 Baritone (Singing 3 parts)
1 Bass
2 Male Voices (Offstage)
• Optional percussion can be used (1 player)
• Additional baritones may be used if desired.
• A narrator can be incorporated for the text not attached to any character in the opera.
• The opera is performed without intermission.
• Duration ca. 60 minutes.