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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
1:50
Musical Style
Alternates between minimalism and chordal lyricism that evokes Copland and Bernstein; repetitive melodies; through-composed; conventional instrumentation; aggressive percussion
Vocal & Musical Forces
3 Baritones, 2 Basses, Mezzo-Soprano, 4 Tenors, Chorus, Lyric Soprano, Dramatic Tenor, Character Soprano, 2 silent roles
Original Cast
François Le Roux (John Ruskin)
Ann Panagualias (Effie Gray, Ruskin's wife)
Sheila Nadler (Ruskin's Mother)
Dale Travis (Ruskin's Father)
Judith Christin (Effie's Mother)
Mark Thomsen (John Everett Millais, Ruskin's best friend)
Margaret Mack (Mrs. La Touche)
Kathryn Crosman
Barry Busse