Desert of Roses
DESERT
OF ROSES
an opera in two acts, based upon the
Beauty and the Beast Story
Music by Robert Moran
Libretto by Michael John LaChiusa
This opera was commissioned by Houston Grand Opera, and given its
world premiere in February 1992. Its European premiere was in Bath,
England, February 2001.
Excerpts from this opera have been recorded on the ARGO
label of London Records with Jayne West, soprano.
Act One: approximately one hour's duration
Act Two: approximately 50 minutes duration
Scored for:
flute/piccolo, oboe/english horn, clarinet/bass clarinet, bassoon;
trumpet, horn, trombone; harp; three synthesizers; two sets of percussion
(two players); 2 violins, viola, cello, string bass (or string orchestra)
Cast:
A Woman............................mezzo soprano
A Man/Monster............................baritone
A Girl.................................................soprano
Eldest Sister........................mezzo soprano
Middle Sister................coloratura soprano
Brother..................................................tenor
Father.....................................bass-baritone
SATB Chorus
Performance rights to performances and rental of materials via:
Houston Grand Opera
510 Preston
Houston, Texas 77002
713-546-0225