- John Eaton
Danton and Robespierre (1978)
- Associated Music Publishers Inc (World)
- 4(pic,afl)4(ca)4+Ebcl+bcl.4+2cbn/4442/timp/perc/3hp.2pf/str; electronic music; on stage: 4tpt.4tbn/perc
- SATB chorus
- 3 Tenors, 2 Baritones, 2 Sopranos, Mezzo soprano, Bass, Countertenor
- 2 hr
- Libretto by Patrick Creagh.
- English
Programme Note
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of the French revolution, the opera focuses on the conflict between the idealistic Danton and the madman-realist Robespierre culminating in their beheading.
Set against the backdrop of the French revolution, the opera focuses on the conflict between the idealistic Danton and the madman-realist Robespierre culminating in their beheading.