general information

composition date
1949-1952
duration
2h 15 min
editor
Schirmer
Libretto (details, author)

Livret d'Alfred Perry, d'après Ben Johnson, Volpone.

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Voice(s) and/or choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
2 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, contralto, 4 tenors, 3 baritones, solo bass voice

clarinet, flute (also piccolo), oboe (also English horn), bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, percussionist, piano, harp


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