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- Philip Glass
The Witches of Venice (1995)
- Dunvagen Music Publishers Inc (World)
Commisioned by La Scala Opera House
An opera-ballet that was originally created for Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.
Libretto (Italian) by Beni Montresor.
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- Boys Chorus
- Baritone, Bass, Boy Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, 4 Sopranos
- 1 hr 50 min
- English, Italian
Programme Note
CAST
Maid - mezzo
Plant Boy - boy soprano
Fairies - 2 Sopranos
Ogre - bass
King - baritone
Witch Mother - soprano
Fairy Vocals - soprano
Chorus - boys choir
SYNOPSIS
A collaboration between award-winning children's author Beni Montresor and composer Philip Glass, "The Witches of Venice" tells a fantastical story of a little boy's search for friendship and his encounters with fairies, monsters and witches in the magical city of Venice.
Maid - mezzo
Plant Boy - boy soprano
Fairies - 2 Sopranos
Ogre - bass
King - baritone
Witch Mother - soprano
Fairy Vocals - soprano
Chorus - boys choir
SYNOPSIS
A collaboration between award-winning children's author Beni Montresor and composer Philip Glass, "The Witches of Venice" tells a fantastical story of a little boy's search for friendship and his encounters with fairies, monsters and witches in the magical city of Venice.