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- Kurt Weill
Down in the Valley (1947)
- G Schirmer Inc (World)
- 1[+].12.2sx.[1]/[2].220/perc/pf/gtr/str(no va)
- 2pf
- SSAATTBB chorus; ballet
- Tenor [=high Baritone], lyric Soprano, Bass, Baritone, several speaking roles
- 45 min
- Libretto by Arnold Sundgaard.
- English
Programme Note
Cast List:
BRACK WEAVER: Tenor or High Baritone
JENNIE PARSONS: Lyric Soprano
THOMAS BOUCHÉ: Bass
THE LEADER: Baritone
THE PREACHER: Baritone
GUARD: Speaking Role
PETERS: Speaking Role
JENNIE’S FATHER: Speaking Role
TWO MEN: Speaking Roles
TWO WOMEN: Speaking Roles
The Chorus
Synopsis:
Brack Weaver, jailed for murdering Thomas Bouche, escapes to see Jennie, his love. The murder is shown in flashbacks. When he is convinced of Jennie’s love, Brack surrenders.
BRACK WEAVER: Tenor or High Baritone
JENNIE PARSONS: Lyric Soprano
THOMAS BOUCHÉ: Bass
THE LEADER: Baritone
THE PREACHER: Baritone
GUARD: Speaking Role
PETERS: Speaking Role
JENNIE’S FATHER: Speaking Role
TWO MEN: Speaking Roles
TWO WOMEN: Speaking Roles
The Chorus
Synopsis:
Brack Weaver, jailed for murdering Thomas Bouche, escapes to see Jennie, his love. The murder is shown in flashbacks. When he is convinced of Jennie’s love, Brack surrenders.