The 1st work a dance opera in 1 act; the 2nd a dramatic concert work for soprano and instrumental ensemble. The text of the 1st work by Enid Shomer ; of the 2nd work by Djuna Barnes, with fragments of text from Pablo Picasso, Dante, Ecclesiastes, and others. Compact disc. Durations: 43:20 ; 27:05. "Transfiguration is a concert work but entails dramatic staging, gestures, and props that move it toward ritual"--Program notes, p. 4. Program notes and texts with selected discography and bibliography (23 p.) inserted in container. Kristin Norderval, soprano (1st work) ; Lucy Shelton, soprano (2nd work) ; with supporting musicians. Recorded May 22-23, 2007, Roy O. Disney Concert Hall, California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)184984047
Locations:
OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)
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