Sheet Music

Composer

Nancy Van de Vate

Lyricist

Eugene O'Neill

Publisher

American Composers Alliance

Genre

Classical / Contemporary

Instrumentation

Piano, Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Tubular Bells, Snare drum, Triangle, Timpani, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Cymbals, Tam-tam, Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass drum, Wood block, Tom-tom, Whip, Mark tree

Scored for

Soloists, Chamber orchestra

Type of score

Full score

Movement(s)

1 to 1 from 1

Duration

60'0"

Language

English

Difficulty

Medium

Year of composition

2003

Description
A chamber opera in one act based on the drama by Eugene O'Neill. The play's dramatic tension and powerful emotions are heightened by music which is contemporary but expressive. Where the Cross Is Made was winner of the 2005-2006 National Opera Association's competition for the best new chamber opera. Its small cast and orchestra make it particularly suitable for university or conservatory presentation. This is the 2017 version.