Voice, Piano Accompaniment (Vocal Score)
SKU: HL.238314
An Opera in Four Acts (2000, revised 2014). Composed by Michael Nyman. Music Sales America. Opera. Softcover. Composed 2017. 294 pages. Chester Music #CH65659. Published by Chester Music (HL.238314).
UPC: 888680754266. 10x12 inches.
Facing Goya, Nyman's first full-length opera, is written in four acts on a libretto by Victoria Hardie. Following it's first performance in 2000, it was revised in 2002 and again in 2014. In its original arrangement intended for Nyman's own band, the orchestration is as follows: five Violins, two Violas, one Cello, two Double Basses, two each Soprano and Alto Saxophones (doubled), Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo, Trumpet and Flugelhorn (doubled), French Horn, Bass Trombone (doubled), Tuba (doubled), Euphonium (doubled), and Electric Guitar. This work is scored for two Soprano, Tenor and Baritone with Piano reduction. Includes performance notes and libretto.
