Work Information
Kurt Weill : Down in the Valley
| Publisher |
G Schirmer Inc |
Category |
Opera and Music Theatre |
| Sub-Category |
Theatre |
Year Composed |
1947 |
| Duration |
45 Minutes |
Solo Voice(s) |
Baritone, Bass, Tenor |
| Chorus |
SSAATTBB chorus; ballet |
Solo Instrument(s) |
Tenor [=high Baritone], lyric Soprano, several speaking roles |
| Orchestration |
1[+].12.2sx.[1]/[2].220/perc/pf/gtr/str(no va)
alt.: 2pf |
Languages |
English |
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| Vocal Score(s): |
50337680 |
Vocal Score(s): |
GS33768 |
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.
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