Opera


Sirius on Earth (2001-2003), a chamber opera for 8 singers and 13 players 
duration: 105'
coloratura soprano / soprano / mezzo soprano / counter-tenor / lyric tenor / 2 baritones / bass
1*(picc.)-1-1*(b. cl)/1-1-1/1 perc./electric guitar*(12-string acoustic guitar)/ piano/ accordion/vln-vce-db*(5-string e. bass)

Libretto: Angela Murphy

Commissioned and developed by the Genesis Foundation as part of the Genesis Opera Project
Co-produced by Almeida Opera and Aldeburgh Productions.

Premiere: July 17-27, 2003, Almeida Theatre, London, UK,

Tour: Opening Concert, Aldeburgh Proms, August 1, 2003, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, UK
Almeida Ensemble and Cast, Cond. James Holmes.