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The House of Bernarda Alba
Composer:Karen Griebling
Librettist:Karen Griebling
Synopsis
Widow Bernarda Alba imposes an eight year mourning observance on her five adult (single) daughters. Servant and Housekeeper warn Bernarda to show compassion and relax the tyrannic control over her daughters. Tragedy unfolds as the oldest daughter (heiress) is betrothed to the youngest daughter's beau. Jealousy and intrigue lead to suicide, as predicted by the senile grandmother.

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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
3:00

 Number of Acts
3

 Musical Style
Tonal/expressionist; Berg, Bartók, and Britten influences; some folklore and chant sources; Grand opera

 Vocal & Musical Forces
Singers: 11 female characters; women's chorus, men's chorus. Orchestra: 55 players

 Original Cast
Bernarda Alba, alto; La Poncia, housekeeper; Adela, Angustias, Magdalena, Martina, Amelia, daughters; Servant; Prudencia, neighbor; Beggar; Maria Josefa, grandmother


 
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