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A Water Bird Talk
Composer:Dominick Argento
Librettist:Dominick Argento
Synopsis
A lecturer addresses a ladies' club on the subject of water birds. Gradually, the lecturer reveals that his miserable existence is due to an overbearing, domineering wife. His descriptions of the birds' habits come to act as metaphors for his own horribly henpecked life. Meanwhile his wife is reacting in the wings by coughing, clearing her throat, etc.

Productions
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Odyssey OperaA Water Bird Talk11/22/2014 - 11/23/2014
Skylight Music TheatreA Water Bird Talk1/1/2005 - 2/1/2005


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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
0:45

Number of Acts
1

Musical Style
Argento uses two 12-note rows, one for the vocal material and one for the accompaniment; the work is organized as a theme and six variations with coda.

Vocal & Musical Forces
Baritone (or low Tenor)

Original Cast
Vern Sutton (The Lecturer)



 
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