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- Gunther Schuller
The Visitation (1966)
- Associated Music Publishers Inc (World)
- 3(pic,afl)3(ca)3(Ebcl,bcl)3(cbn)/4331/pf/str; tp; jazz combo: tpt.tbn/perc/pf/db
- chorus
- 5 Baritones, 3 Basses, 2 Mezzo Sopranos, 2 Sopranos, 6 Tenors; Bass Baritone
- Libretto by the composer after a motive by Franz Kafka.
- English
Programme Note
Cast List:
CARTER JONES: Baritone
BILL: Baritone
FRANK: Bass
JOE: Tenor
LANDLADY: Mezzo-Soprano
INSPECTOR: Bass-Baritone
MISS HAMPTON: Soprano
MATTIE: Tenor
PRESIDING OFFICER: Baritone
CHUCK: Tenor
MRS. CLAIBORNE: Soprano
MR. CLAIBORNE: Tenor
UNCLE ALBERT: Bass
TEENA:Mezzo-Soprano
HELD: Baritone
PATTERSON: Tenor
PULISI: Tenor
DEACON: Bass
Synopsis:
Three men and an inspector intrude upon Carter Jones, a black student and warn him that he is known to their superiors. Although innocent, he is pursued by the law and ridiculed by his friends and neighbours. He gets no help from the Legal Aid Society, his uncle, or the preacher to whom he turns in his final desperation. Wandering hopelessly through the streets, Carter Jones is pursued to his death. Following the funeral, a procession of humanity voices its feelings of guilt.
CARTER JONES: Baritone
BILL: Baritone
FRANK: Bass
JOE: Tenor
LANDLADY: Mezzo-Soprano
INSPECTOR: Bass-Baritone
MISS HAMPTON: Soprano
MATTIE: Tenor
PRESIDING OFFICER: Baritone
CHUCK: Tenor
MRS. CLAIBORNE: Soprano
MR. CLAIBORNE: Tenor
UNCLE ALBERT: Bass
TEENA:Mezzo-Soprano
HELD: Baritone
PATTERSON: Tenor
PULISI: Tenor
DEACON: Bass
Synopsis:
Three men and an inspector intrude upon Carter Jones, a black student and warn him that he is known to their superiors. Although innocent, he is pursued by the law and ridiculed by his friends and neighbours. He gets no help from the Legal Aid Society, his uncle, or the preacher to whom he turns in his final desperation. Wandering hopelessly through the streets, Carter Jones is pursued to his death. Following the funeral, a procession of humanity voices its feelings of guilt.