Description

Instrumentation: postmodern opera in 2 acts
Edition: piano reduction
Year: 1997/98
Difficulty: difficult

A neo-Freudian, contemporary Feminist slant on the Ödipus legend. The principal characters: Jocasta and Ödipus are each represented by an actor (with music), an opera singer and dancer. In addition there is the speaking character of Tiresias and a Greek Chorus. Score for piano or synthesizer. Some electronic sounds and tape added. Only piano-vocal score available. Commisioned by Voice and Vision, a theatre group, directed by Marya Mazor.