Savior : for pre-recorded voice, two sopranos, mezzo-soprano, alto flute, cello, percussion : (2017-2018) / Amy Beth Kirsten ; libretto by Amy Beth Kirsten, inspired by the true testimony of Joan of Arc and her witnesses ; featuring the poem Les roses de Saadi by Marceline Desbordes-Valmore.
Theatrical work set in the mind of Joan of Arc just before her death. Instrumentalists also vocalize. Performance notes and synopsis in English. Commissioned by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation for MusicNOW, Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Dedicated to the composer's grandmother, Susan Kirsten. Duration: approximately 65 min.
Contents:
I. Breath -- II. Visitation -- III. Chronicler -- IV. Roses -- V. Visitation -- VI. Chronicler -- VII. Trial -- VIII. Chronicler -- IX. Fire -- X. Silence -- XI. Visitation.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1135486276
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.