I've Got the Tune
Marc Blitzstein
About this work:
(WCBS) radio song play, starring Marc Blitzstein, Lotte Lenya, et al; in 1970 adapted for the stage and directed by Leonard Lehrman; a parable about a composer with a tune but no words and no one to sing it. Only when he joins a (peace) demonstration does he find "Here's where my tune belongs!"
Prologue 0'25" Mr. Musiker: Leonard Lehrman
Sc. 1 The Task 4'52" Beetzie, his secretary: Jane Sass
Sc. 2 The Salon 5'21" Mme. Arbutus: Joan Trachtman
Sc. 3 Purple Shirts 9'26" Capt. Bristlepunkt: Karol Kostka
Pvt. Schnook: Michael Cline
Sc. 4 At Home 3'55" The Suicide: Katya Brous
Sc. 5 The Street 6'48" Songleader: Jib Lampl
Chorus: Joan Lucas, Leslie Rubin et al; Pianist: David Hessney
Version: 1970 adaptation
Year composed: 1937
Duration: 00:30:47
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:One-Act Operas
Instrumentation: 1 Drum Set, 1 Piano, 1 Soprano, 1 Mezzo-Soprano, 1 Alto, 1 Tenor, 1 Baritone, 1 Bass-Baritone, 10 Unison Voices
Instrumentation notes: originally for orchestra; adapted for piano & drum set