- Gian Carlo Menotti
The Medium (chamber orchestra accompaniment) (1946)
- G Schirmer Inc (World)
Tragedy in two acts.
- 1111/1100/perc/pf 4-hands(cel)/str (1.1.1.1.1 or section)
- 2Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Alto, Baritone; Dancer
- 1 hr 20 min
- Libretto by the composer.
- English, French, German, Italian, Russian
- 7th July 2025, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 8th July 2025, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Programme Note
Cast List
MONICA, daughter of Madame Flora: Soprano
TOBY, a mute
MADAME FLORA (Baba): Contralto
MRS. GOBINEAU: Soprano
MR. GOBINEAU: Baritone
MRS. NOLAN: Mezzo-Soprano
Synopsis
Madame Flora, with the help of her daughter Monica and Toby, a mute servant, tries to cheat her clients through faked seances. She is touched herself by a hand during one of them, an occurrence she cannot explain, and which drives her to insanity and murder.
Media
The Medium, Act I: Introduction
The Medium, Act I: "the Sun has fallen" (Monica)
The Medium, Act II: Introduction
The Medium, Act II: "Bravo!" (Monica)
The Medium, Act II: Baba's entrance
The Medium, Act II: Toby's exit
The Medium, Act II: "Who's there?" (Babay)