NEW CHAMBER MUSIC
ABHANDENGEKOMMEN
THE STRANGERS
An OPERA in TWO ACTS
Commissioned by Oper Köln
Music by FRANK PESCI
Libretto by ANDREW ALTENBACH
Based on historical events, THE STRANGERS is the story of Sicilian immigrants in late 19th century New Orleans. The first rumors of the Mafia in America, post-Reconstruction tensions, and xenophobia serve as a backdrop to a parable of immigrants - believing in faith and justice, and seeking peace and opportunity - coming face to face with native pride, protective instinct, and a mistrust of all that is foreign.
Project proposal at a glance:
Projected Running Time: ~ 100 minutes of music
Nine Principals: Five women (3 sop, 2 mezzo) Four men (2 tenors, 1 bar, 1 b-b)
Ensemble: at least four singers (SATB) serving as a chorus, in comprimario roles, and as supernumeraries. Based on available resources, the Ensemble could be as large as 12-16 singers.
Orchestration options:
"New Orleans Traditional" (cl, tpt, tbn, git/bjo, pno/kbd, cb, vib, drums)
Chamber Orchestra (1.1.1.1 - 1.1.1.0, git/bjo, pno/kbd, vib, dr, string quintet)
Full pit orchestration (2.2.2.2 - 4.2.2.1, git/bjo, pno/kbd, vib, dr, str.)
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