Opera in one act
Libretto by the composer after Italo Calvino
English singing translation by Adam Pollock
Composed for Omar Ebrahim and Musica Nel Chiostro
This score is a facsimile of the composer’s manuscript, reflecting the state of editorial work and correction as of November 2006
L’altra Euridice
The Other Euridice
Opera in one act
Libretto by the composer after Italo Calvino English singing translation by Adam Pollock
Characters
Plutone Baritone Orchestra
Baroque Instruments
2 Violins
2 Cellos
Double Bass * Theorbo Harpsichord
Modern Instruments (off stage) Oboe Soprano Saxophone **
* It is preferable, but not essential, for the Double Bass to have low C.
** Transposed parts (semitone lower) are available for the modern instruments to perform at Baroque pitch.
Score in C
Duration c. 30 minutes
This opera is the first of the trilogy: Tales of Hope and Desire It is followed by La dama ed il pulitore di Damasco / The Lady and the Sweep from Damascus and An Old Way to Pay New Debts