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The Tempest
Composer:Lee Hoiby
Librettist:Mark Shulgasser
Synopsis
The magician Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, reigns over an enchanted isle with Miranda, his daughter. He brings forth a tempest which causes the boat with his enemies, Alonso and Antonio, to wash ashore. Fernando, son of Alonso, lands alone and finds Miranda, with whom he immediately falls in love. When Alonso discovers that his son has survived the shipwreck, he blesses the union of Fernando and Miranda, and gives Prospero back his kingdom.

Productions
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COMPANYTITLEDATES
Pacific Opera VictoriaThe Tempest2/1/2004 - 2/12/2004
Dallas OperaThe Tempest11/11/1996 - 11/29/1996


OPERA America/Opera.ca Grants Awarded
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GRANT NAMEYEAR
The Next Stage1997
Opera for a New America 1993
Opera for the Eighties and Beyond 1986

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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
2:10

Number of Acts
3

Musical Style
Tonal and post-Romantic idiom; contains preludes, duos, trios, large ensembles, and lyrical arias; through-composed.

Vocal & Musical Forces
Coloratura Soprano, Soprano, 2 Tenors, 4 Baritones, Bass-Baritone, 2 Basses, Mezzo-Soprano, Countertenor; SATB chorus

Original Cast
Constance Hauman (Ariel)
Peter Van Derick (Prospero)
Carol Sparrow (Miranda)
Jacque Trussel (Caliban)
Kenneth Shaw (Ferdinand)


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