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Tresno : (Love), an opera in movement / composed by Jacqui Rutten.
Library shelf no. 782.1/RUT 3 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
Tresno is an opera in movement composed by Jacqui Rutten, with her own made up language and one line of text by Michael Leunig: "Growth is troubled and tender". Musically, the piece is influenced by Javanese gamelan, which the composer studied with the assistance of Australia and Indonesia. The work is also influenced by opera, particularly baroque opera. Douglas Horton directed the original production with design by Trina Parker.
Work Details
Year: 1994
Instrumentation: Dancers, singers, violin, viola, cello, double bass, Javanese bonang.
Duration: 55 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Improvisation required.
Commission note: Commissioned by Chamber Made.
First performance: by Chamber Made, Douglas Horton — 6 Jan 95. Sydney Festival, Wharf Theatre, Sydney
Subjects
- Influenced by: Gamelan
Performances of this work
Unknown date.
25 Jan 95: Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne. Featuring Greenmill Dance Project, Chamber Made, Douglas Horton.
6 Jan 95: Sydney Festival, Wharf Theatre, Sydney. Featuring Chamber Made, Douglas Horton.
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