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Where Angels Fear to Tread
Composer:Mark Lanz Weiser
Librettist:Roger Brunyate
Synopsis
Lilia Herriton, a young English widow, visits Italy and marries a young Italian, but dies in childbirth. Her in-laws, Philip and Harriet Herriton, and her companion Caroline Abbott arrive to adopt the baby. Their encounter with Italy involves comedy, romance, eventual tragedy, and ultimately a deep self-knowledge.

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Opera San JoséWhere Angels Fear to Tread2/7/2015 - 2/22/2015


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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
2:10

Number of Acts
3

Musical Style
Tonal; recitativo arioso enclosing numerous arias and ensembles

Vocal & Musical Forces
Singers: 3 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone; secondary roles: comprimario soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass; no chorus. Chamber orchestra: approximately 30 players

Original Cast
Caroline Abbott, soprano; Harriet Herriton, mezzo-soprano; Philip Herriton, tenor; Gino Carella, baritone; Lilia Herriton, soprano; Padrona of the hotel, soprano; Opera Singer, soprano; Perfetta, mezzo-soprano; Alessandro/Sacristan, tenor; Cabman/Spiridon



 
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