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Summer carol : opera in one act, vocal score / music by Colin Brumby ; libretto by Thomas Shapcott.
Library shelf no. 782.1/BRU 2 [Available for loan]
Score
Summer carol : opera in one act, vocal score / music by Colin Brumby ; libretto by Thomas Shapcott.
Library shelf no. 782.1/BRU 2 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Time: Christmas Day
Place: Somewhere in Australia
The four grown-up children of the family have gathered, with Eleanor's spouse and Peg's friend Scratch, for the traditional celebration of Christmas. The ghosts of the parents look on, surrounded by a chorus of sympathetic spirits. Carols punctuate the action throughout.
Although this is an opera in one act, an interval may be included.
Work Details
Year: 1990
Instrumentation: Voices, 2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (1 doubling cor anglais), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, percussion, harp, strings.
Duration: 90 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Commission note: Commissioned by Canberra City Opera.. The libretto was commissioned with the assistance of the Australia Council
First performance: by Canberra City Opera — 10 Aug 91. Canberra School of Music
Subjects
- Has as subject/About: Christmas Music
Performances of this work
10 Aug 91: Canberra School of Music. Featuring Canberra City Opera.
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