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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
1:15
Number of Acts
2
Musical Style
The opera uses overlapping musical language of dissonant tonalities and buoyant melody.
Vocal & Musical Forces
S/2MS/4T/2Bar/Bass; chamber orchestra
Original Cast
Roles: HELEN, Soprano; GRACE, Mezzo-Soprano; ELDER BARBER’S WIFE, Mezzo-Soprano; ELDER BARBER, Tenor; SEÑOR ALCALDE, Tenor; TRASH-TALKING BATTER, Tenor; RADIO ANNOUNCER, Tenor; JOSH GIBSON (JOSH), Baritone; YOUNGER BARBER, Baritone; SAM BANKHEAD, Bass Baritone; Barbershop Patron; Ballgame Spectators; Fellow Players; Joe DiMaggio