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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
4:30
Number of Acts
4
Musical Style
Minimalism; through-composed with various spoken texts; repeated syllables (solfège) and numbers; the piece centers on visual themes
Vocal & Musical Forces
Soprano saxophone (flute), electric organ, flute (soprano saxophone, bass clarinet), alto saxophone (flute), electric organ (synthesizer, additional keyboards); onstage: violin; tenor and soprano soloists; SATB chorus (14 people) and SATTBB chorus (6 people); dancers; four actors; there is a sound mix of the instruments
Original Cast
U.S. Premiere: George Andoniadis, Connie Beckley, Ritty Ann Burchfield, Lucinda Childs, Frank Conversano, Andrew deGroat, Charles Dennis, Grethe Holby, Jeannie Hutchins, Mark Jacoby, Samuel M. Johnson, Paul Mann, Richard Morrison, Dana Reitz, Marie Rice, Ronald Roxbury, Sheryl L. Sutton, Robert Wilson, David P. Woodberry; Robert Brown, violin; Iris Hiskey, solo voice; additional singers: Bruce Burroughs and Forrest Warren