OVERVIEW
Title: 1984
Composer: Chris Thornborrow
Librettist: Nicolas Billon
Commissioned By: Tapestry Opera's Composer-Librettist Laboratory
Language: English
Producer: Tapestry Opera
Run Time: 10
Roles:
| Role | Voice Type | Range ? | Character Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inquisitor | middle | C3-A4 | A member of The Party |
| Winston | middle-low | G2-F4 | A revolutionist |
SYNOPSIS
Winston Smith is interrogated by a member of The Party about some of his journal entries. In this scene, Smith struggles to differentiate his reality from the reality of The Party.
MUSIC DESCRIPTION
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Arias & Excerpts:
Winston Smith is interrogated by a member of The Party about some of his journal entries. In this scene, Smith struggles to differentiate his reality from the reality of The Party.
| Character | Voice Type | Range ? |
|---|---|---|
| Winston | middle | G2-F4 |
| The Inquisitor | middle-low | C3-A4 |
PREMIERE PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Premiere Production: Tapestry Briefs 2013, September 19-22, 2013 at Tapestry Opera's Ernest Balmer Studio, Toronto ON
Producers: Tapestry Opera
Cast:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Inquisitor | Keith Klassen |
| Winston | Peter McGillivray |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Stage Director | Michael Hidetoshi Mori |
| Music Director | Gregory Oh |
| Music Director | Jennifer Tung |
| Lighting Designer | Jason Hand |
| Stage & Costume Design | Denyse Karn |
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