Alvin Singleton (1940)
TRUTH (2005)
based on the life of Sojourner Truth, choral ballet for small mixed choir, dancers and chamber orchestra
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2005
- Duration: 25 mn
- Publisher: Schott
- Commission: programme de commande Odyssey de VocalEssence avec le soutien spécial de Janice Marturano et Peter Thompson
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Libretto (details, author):
texte de Carman Moore
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Composition date:
2005
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Mixed choir and chamber orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: dancers
- mixed choir
- flute, soprano saxophone (also clarinet), trumpet, trombone, 2 percussionists, harp, viola, cello, double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
19 February 2006
Location:États-Unis, Saint Paul, Ordway Center of the Performing Arts