Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1302964
Composed by Rachel J. Peters. 21st Century,Classical,Comedy,Opera. Score. 57 pages. Rachel J Peters #892572. Published by Rachel J Peters (A0.1302964).
A short opera
Music by Rachel J. Peters
Libretto by Royce Vavrek
Based on the short story by Sheila Heti
Mermaid in the Jar is the first short chamber opera in the Wild Beast of the Bungalow triptych (Mermaid in the Jar, Prairie Dogs, and Fine and Dandy), which takes place entirely within an eleven-year-old Girl’s bedroom as she overhears her parents’ volatile conversations. Over the course of a few days, a mermaid, a family of stuffed prairie dogs, and singing groups of chickenpox and shingles force her to confront what it means to care for others and be cared for herself.
CAST: coloratura soprano, mezzo-soprano, bass-baritone, and three additional treble voices
DURATION: 20 minutes
WORLD PREMIERE: Oberlin Conservatory, Winter 2020
NOTE: All performances of this work require separate permission and licensing. To learn more about this opera and obtain performance rights, please visit www.racheljpeters.com.
