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In the red fire of passion : for mezzo-soprano, flute and harp / Evan Lawson.
Library shelf no. 783.3542/LAW 2 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
In this work, I've attempted to create a Richard Strauss-esque mad scene for such a small ensemble. Text by Oscar Wilde.
In doing so, the musical material is quite disjointed, dramatic and extreme, and so requires a dramatic bravado from the trio to create diverse and musical extremes.
The soprano is often required to sing freely in her own time. In these sections the soprano should aim to be as seductive and coquettish as possible, using the text to entice and seduce the audience into her madness.
Any sections marked with repeat lines and an arrow are to be repeated in the performers own time, generally independent of the other lines unless marked. Generally each gesture should have a slight breath between each repartition.
Work Details
Year: 2015
Instrumentation: Mezzo-soprano, flute, harp.
Duration: 9 min.
The composer notes the following styles, genres, influences, etc in relation to this work:
Oscar Wilde, Richard Strauss, Vocal Music, Opera, Dramatic, Operatic Scene.
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Opera
Performances of this work
2015: SoundScape New Music Festival, Maccagno, Italy
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