La Caccia Al Lupo
Thomas Lawrence Toscano
About this work:
The first of a series of operas to be written on texts by the great Italian writer, Giovanni Verga, ( the father of verismo - in Italian literature), the author of the short story Cavalleria Rusticana). This one act opera is for three singers, Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone, and chamber ensemble, the work was premiered at the Vizzini Music Festival (Vizzini, Sicily) in July of 2005.
A powerfully dramatic work, written with an eye towards "verismo" the opera is quite faithful to the play of the same name.
Version: Chamber Opera
Year composed: 2005
Duration: 00:57:00
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Chamber Opera, Two or More Singers
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, ,1 Flute soloist(s), ,1 Clarinet soloist(s), ,1 Bass Clarinet soloist(s), ,1 Trumpet soloist(s), ,1 Trombone soloist(s), ,1 Percussion (General) soloist(s), 13 Strings (General), 6 Violin, 3 Viola, 2 Cello, 2 Double bass, ,1 Mezzo-Soprano soloist(s), ,1 Tenor soloist(s), ,1 Baritone soloist(s)