The Wings of the Dove(opera)
The Wings of the Doveis an opera in 2 acts and 6 scenes by the American composerDouglas Moorethat uses an English-language libretto by Ethan Ayer based onthe 1902 novel of the same namebyHenry James.Commissioned by theNew York City Opera,the work premiered on October 12, 1961, atCity Center,in a production directed by Christopher West with sets byDonald Oenslager,costumes by Patton Campbell, and choreography byRobert Joffrey.[1]Written in aNeo-Romanticstyle, the work is composed in the tradition of theverismoopera ofGiacomo Puccini.[1]
Roles[edit]
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast,[2]12 October 1961 Conductor:Julius Rudel |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Croy | mezzo-soprano | Regina Sarfaty |
| Homer Croy | baritone | Paul Ukena |
| Milly Theale | soprano | Dorothy Coulter |
| Aunt Maud | mezzo-soprano | Martha Lipton |
| Miles | baritone | John Reardon |
| Susan Stringham | soprano | Mary LeSawyer |
| Lord Mark | tenor | Norman Kelley |
| Steffens | baritone | Richard Fredricks |
| The Lecturer | tenor | Maurice Stern |
| Giuliano | Frederic Milstein | |
| Janus | Gerald Arpino and Paul Sutherland | |
| Goddess of Spring | dance role | Francoise Martinet |
References[edit]
- ^abHarold C. Schonberg(October 13, 1961)."Opera:Wings of Dovein Premiere; Douglas Moore's New Work at City Center ".The New York Times.
- ^"Review:The Wings of the Dove".Variety.Vol. 234, no. 8. October 18, 1961. p. 65.
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