Farewell, Auschwitz : songs for soprano, mezzo-soprano, baritone with clarinet, violin, violoncello, contrabass and piano / music by Jake Heggie ; lyrics by Gene Scheer ; based on Polish lyrics by Krystyna Zywulska.
Originally for soprano, mezzo-soprano, and baritone soloists with clarinet, violin, cello, double bass, and piano; accompaniment arranged for piano. This work is Part 2 of Heggie and Scheer's three-part opera, Out of darkness. Commissioned by Music of Remembrance. Premiered in Seattle, May 2013. Libretto by Gene Scheer comprised of poetic translations of Polish lyrics by Krystyna Zywulska, who wrote the lyrics while imprisoned at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Program notes by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer in English. "8/24/2013"--Page 1.
Contents:
Prologue: for Maria -- Soldiers -- Diamonds -- In the cards -- Irenka -- Miss Ziutka -- The sun and the skylark -- Farewell, Auschwitz.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)898121641
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.