McTeague

(1990-92) (EBM)
Music by William Bolcom
Libretto by Arnold Weinstein and Robert Altman
An opera in two acts set in 1900 San Francisco and Death Valley, based on the Frank Norris novel of the same name. 
Commissioned by the Lyric Opera of Chicago Premiere: October 31, 1992
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes

"... an instant no-nonsense all-American hit ... Bolcom's clever score supports the plot at every turn." — Los Angeles Times

"The opera — thanks to Bolcom's strongly profiled and warmly communicative, masterfully organized score, as well as the pointed libretto ... actually improves upon novel and film." — N.Y. Daily News

Orchestra: 3(Pi., Al.)-3(E.H.)-3(Eb Cl., A Cl., Bs. Cl.)-3(Cbsn.), 4-3(Pi. Tpt., Fl. Hn.)-3-1, 3-4 Perc., Timp., Harp, Kurzweil or similar sampler, Str.
Soloists: Soprano, Mezzo-soprano (2), Tenor (2), Baritone (2), Bass (2), Boy Soprano, Barbershop quartet (2 Tenors, Baritone, Bass), Chorus
Vocal score published.

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