| The Velvet Oratorio Contributor(s): Einhorn, Edward (Author), Akona, Henry (Composer) |
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ISBN: 097701973X ISBN-13: 9780977019731 Publisher: Theater 61 Press OUR PRICE: $14.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Eastern Europe - General - Performing Arts | Theater - Playwriting - Music | Genres & Styles - Opera |
| LCCN: 2013487339 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.37 lbs) 138 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An evocative retelling of the Czech Velvet Revolution using found text, choral music, and scenes inspired by V clav Havel's Van k plays. The work was originally presented at the Walter Bruno Theater at Linclon Center, as part of the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts' Performing Revolution Festival. This book includes the full text of both the scenes and choruses, as well as interviews with the composer and the librettist. |