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- Seymour Barab
Father of the Child (1987)
- G Schirmer Inc (World)
- pf
- 2S, Mz, 2T, 2Bar, 2B
- 1 hr 15 min
- Libretto by the composer.
- English
Programme Note
Synopsis:
The Angel Gabriel descends to Earth in human form to protect Mary from Satan. Joseph, doubting the Holy Conception, demands a miracle of Gabriel before he will believe. Satan intervenes to sabotage the miracle, but Gabriel sacrifices himself so that it can occur.
The Angel Gabriel descends to Earth in human form to protect Mary from Satan. Joseph, doubting the Holy Conception, demands a miracle of Gabriel before he will believe. Satan intervenes to sabotage the miracle, but Gabriel sacrifices himself so that it can occur.