The opera is replete with musical and literary allusions. Decontextualization and confusion abound as Job navigates a disrupted moral landscape.
Composer: Andrew Pascoe Librettist: Jacob Cribbs
God: The Opera is a chamber opera based on the Book of Job. It is comprised of a variety of musical styles and tonal practices, ranging from sixteenth century practice to algorithmic computer music. Exploring the meaning of music as a parallel to the meaning of suffering, the opera is replete with musical and literary allusions. Decontextualization and confusion abound as Job navigates a disrupted moral landscape.
Performed as a reading, the score calls for:
• Soprano • Alto • Baritone • Bass
• Oboe • String Quartet • Piano • Electronics
Year:
2011