Davis Operas - 2023

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Under the Double Moon An opera in two acts (1989) Libretto by Deborah Atherton Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Premiere: June 1989, Opera Theatre of St. Louis

“...mainstream atonality, bits of jazz and rhythm and blues, traces of avantgarde effects and generous helpings of controlled improvisation are among the ingredients in Davis’ sonic stew...” Kenneth LaFave, The Kansas City Star

cast

2 Tenors, Baritone, Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Bass-baritone, Bass

orchestra

2(pic,afl)12(cbcl[bamboo fl])1/2120/timp.3perc/hp/str

synopsis

Under the Double Moon is a science fiction opera about human choice and change. Set in the far future on the planet Undine, the opera tells the story of the telepathic twins, Tarj and Xola, as they are forced to grow from troublemaking children into decision-making adults.

press

“...a good, colorful story...” — John Rockwell, The New York Times


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