Work
The buzz of the sea : a chamber opera in one act for solo baritone
by Matthew Dewey and Alexander Dick (2008)
Audio Sample
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Performance by Michael Lampard, Karen Smithies from the CD Selected works by AMC represented artists |
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CD
Selected works by AMC represented artists : vol 9, works by Matthew Dewey.
Library shelf no. CD 2217 [Available for loan]
Score
The buzz of the sea : chamber opera in one act for one man / Matthew Dewey ; libretto by Alexander Dick.
Library shelf no. 783.8854/DEW 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
A young man is about to launch his dingy into the water. He loads the boat with fishing equipment and an esky and heads out to sea to escape the world for a while. While he fishes, he philosophises, and the unblinking eyes of the fish force him into a terrible admission.
Work Details
Year: 2008
Instrumentation: Operatic baritone, piano.
Duration: 23 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Commission note: Commissioned by Michael Lampard.
First performance: by Michael Lampard, Karen Smithies — 13 Dec 08. Meadowbank Estate, Tasmania
Libretto by Alex Dick.
Performances of this work
13 Dec 08: Meadowbank Estate, Tasmania. Featuring Michael Lampard, Karen Smithies.
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