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North American Works Directory Listing
| Composer: |
Samuel Barber
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| Librettist: |
Gian Carlo Menotti
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| Other Artistic Personnel: |
Gian Carlo Menotti (Director)
Cecil Beaton (Scenic Designer)
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| Original Cast: |
Eleanor Steber (Vanessa)
Rosalind Elias (Erika)
Regina Resnik (The Old Baroness)
Nicolai Gedda (Anatol)
Giorgio Tozzi (The Old Doctor)
George Cehanovsky (Nicholas)
Robert Nagy (Footman)
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| Premiere Date: |
January 15, 1958
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| Producing Company: |
Metropolitan Opera
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| Description: |
Vanessa has lived as a shut-in-with her mirrors covered for 20 years since her lover Anatol deserted her. Her mother, the Old Baroness, will not speak to her and her only companion is her niece, Erika. As the opera opens, they are preparing for Anatol's return. When he arrives at the door, Vanessa declares her love for him-then faints when she discovers that it is not he, but his son, also named Anatol. Anatol explains that his father has died, but he wanted to meet the woman that haunted his father for so many years. Meanwhile, Erika has fallen in love with Anatol. He seduces her. When he turns his attentions toward Vanessa, Erika discovers that she is pregnant. Vanessa and Anatol announce their plans to marry while Erika flees from the house, causing her to miscarry. Vanessa and Anatol depart from the house as Erika covers all the mirrors.
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| Character List (Major): |
Vanessa (s)
Erika (mz)
Anatol (t)
The Old Baroness (con)
The Doctor (bar)
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| Character List (Minor): |
The Major-Domo (bb)
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| Bit Parts: |
A Footman (t)
The Young Pastor (mute)
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| Reviews: |
The New Yorker, Andrew Porter, 7-11-88; The New York Times, Michael Kimmelman, 6-14-88; Chicago Sun-Times, Robert C. Marsh, 2-6-84; The New York Times, John J. O'Connor, 1-31-79; The New York Times, Donal Henahan, 1-28-79; The New York Times, Harold C. Schonberg, 5-29-78
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| Chorus: |
SSAATTBB (AGMA minimum 24)
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| Orchestration: |
2 fl(picc), 2 ob(Eng Hrn), 2 cl(bcl), 2 bsn - 4 hrn, 3 tpt, 3 tbn, 1 tba - timp, perc - hp - str, stage band: 1 fl, 1 ob, 2 cl, 2 bsn - 2 hrn, 1 tpt - perc - pf, cel, org, can - str, Alt Red Ver: 1 fl(pic), 1 ob(Eng Hrn), 2 cl(bcl), 2 bsn - 3 hrn, 2 tpt, 2 tbn(btbn), 1 tba - syn - timp, perc - hp - str, stage band: 1 fl, 1 ob, 1 cl, 1 bsn - 2 hrn, 1 tpt - snare dm - str
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| Musical Style: |
Predominantly neo-romantic; metric flexibility; some dissonance; accessible, lyrical melodies
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| Contact: |
G. Schirmer, Inc.
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| Address: |
257 Park Avenue South, 20th Floor New York, NY 10010
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| E-mail Address: |
pm@schirmer.com
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| Phone: |
212-254-2100
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Schedule of Performances Listings
Vanessa
( Barber)
Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Sarasota Opera
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Friday, February 11, 2011 - Nevada Opera Association
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - Boston University - CFA
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Sunday, November 04, 2007 - New York City Opera
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Friday, February 23, 2007 - Academy of Vocal Arts Opera Theatre
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Friday, August 04, 2006 - Chautauqua Opera
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Saturday, July 02, 2005 - Central City Opera
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Saturday, April 16, 2005 - San Diego Opera Association
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Saturday, November 27, 2004 - Los Angeles Opera
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Saturday, June 30, 2001 - Des Moines Metro Opera
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Thursday, April 26, 2001 - Curtis Institute of Music Opera Theatre
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Saturday, February 27, 1999 - Seattle Opera
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Friday, October 30, 1998 - PITTSBURGH OPERA CENTER
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Saturday, May 10, 1997 - Lyric Opera of Kansas City
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Friday, January 07, 1994 - Dallas Opera
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Vanessa
( Barber)
Wednesday, December 11, 1991 - Juilliard Opera Center
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