Invisible cities pv 082313

Christopher Cerrone

Invisible Cities

an opera in one act based on the novel

by Italo Calvino (2008-2011)

revised 2013 This version correct as of: 08/23/13

Outburst-Inburst Musics Brooklyn, NY

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Characters KUBLAI KHAN, Khagen of the Mongol empire (Lyric Baritone) MARCO POLO, a Venetian explorer (Lyric Tenor) WOMAN 1 (High Lyric Soprano) WOMAN 2 (Full Lyric Soprano or Lyric Mezzo) ENSEMBLE (SATB)

Instrumentation 2 antiphonally disposed groups: Left Ensemble Flute (doubling Alto Flute) Viola (doubling Bell) Trombone (doubling Bell) Harp Piano 1 (prepared) Right Ensemble Clarinet (doubling Bass Clarinet) Horn (doubling Bell) Violin (doubling Bell) Violoncello Percussion Tam-tam Vibraphone Suspended Cymbal 2 Almglocken (G4, C5) 1 Chime (F4) Crotales (2 octaves) Glockenspiel Two Snare Drums (Small and Large) Bell Bass Drum (orchestral) Kick Drum Piano 2 (doubling Bell and Midi Keyboard triggering samples)

Table of Contents SCENE 1, Prologue: The Imperial Gardens of the Mongol Empire SCENE 2, City 1: Isidora: The City of Desire SCENE 3, Confrontation I: Language: Imperial Garden SCENE 4, City 2: Armilla: The City of Nymphs SCENE 5, Confrontation II: Venice SCENE 6, City 3: Adelma: The City of the Dead SCENE 7, Epilogue: Imperial Garden

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Invisible Cities was commissioned by Stephen A. Block and Raulee Marcus for The Industry, Los Angeles