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Regarding Faustus : a music theatre piece in once act / by Helen Gifford.
Library shelf no. Q 782.14/GIF 2 [Available for loan]
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Work Details
Year: 1983
Instrumentation: Tenor, 2 flutes, 2 cor anglais, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, harp, mandolin, violin, cello, percussion (3 players).
Duration: 60 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Dedication note: Dedicated to Robert Gard
Written for: Robert Gard
Commission note: Commissioned with funds provided by Australia Council. Music Board.
Based upon "The Tragical history of Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe.
Grateful acknowledgement is made to Doctor Harold Love, senior lecturer in English at Monash University, Melbourne, for his advice and assistance with the libretto.
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- Inspired by: Literature & Poetry
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