Large Ensemble Clarinet,Double Bass,Flute,High Voice,Low Voice,Medium Voice,Piano Accompaniment,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1026396 Composed by Laurence Panter. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk,Halloween,Opera. Score and parts. 139 pages. Laurence Panter #6118787. Published by Laurence Panter (A0.1026396). A one-act opera in three scenes, based on the chilling ballad of the Twa Sisters, collected by Francis Child. Libretto by Christopher Faulkner. Includes a silent part for one of the sisters which was performed by a dancer in the original production, and ideally requires a tenor/soprano who can play the violin for the part of the violinist, otherwise this could be mimed. Otherwise, singers required:Sister: SopranoViolin-maker: BaritoneViolinist: TenorGroom: BaritoneBest man: BaritoneMatron: Mezzo-sopranoStaff girl: SopranoStaff man: TenorTotal running time approx. 50mins. The music takes an English folk melody for one if its main themes but the overall style is lyrical with rich harmonies and interweaving lines.
