Tempest : Opera In Three Acts - Limited Edition.

Thomas Adès’ The Tempest, one of the most striking and successful operas of recent years, is available for the first time as a beautifully produced, limited-edition full score published by Faber Music. From the turbulent orchestral prelude with which it begins to Ariel’s ethereal ‘Five fathoms deep’ and the radiant quintet in its final act, Thomas Adès conjures up a wholly compelling musical world. Responding to librettist Meredith Oakes’ refashioning of Shakespeare into formalized rhyme schemes, Adès has created contemporary tonal language that is both direct and communicative. Featuring the stunning image ‘Octopus’ by artist Claire Burbridge, this unique cased edition includes color plates of exclusive images from Adès’ original handwritten score and sketches. Each copy is signed and numbered by the composer.

1 score (446 p.); 32 cm.
Boards

Language: English
ISBN: 057153872X
ISBN13: 9780571538720
UPC: 9780571538720