Description
Duration: approx. 60′
Edition: piano score
Libretto: Camille van Lunen, based on the book “Tom’s Tale” von Jan Michael
Vocal parts:
Samantha, the mother Soprano
Tom, the boy Boy Soprano
Miriam, the virgin Mezzo Soprano
Mr. Joe Bass
Journalist 1 Tenor
Journalist 2 Baritone
Choir:
SATB including small roles: a plumber, his wife and Kim, their daughter.
Instrumentation:
string quartet, flute (doubling picc.), oboe, clarinet, bass-clarinet, horn, celesta, percussion
(2 players): tubular bells, side drum, bass drum, 2 congas (high-medium), suspended cymbal, whip, triangle, twig brush, sauce pan, whistle
The world premiere of a new Christmas oratorio by Camille van Lunen, based on a book by Jan Michael and performed by Harlem Voices, Begijnhof Chamber Group, Sarah Barrett (conductor). The story is a contemporary version of the Nativity.
WP: Amsterdam, English Reformed Church (De Engelse Kerk), 16.12.2007
