Michael Nyman: The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: Chamber Orchestra
Score | Sheet Music and Books
COMPOSER:
Michael Nyman
PUBLISHER:
Chester Music
INSTRUMENTATION:
Chamber Opera
PRODUCT FORMAT:
Score
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat investigates the world of a person with visual agnosia such people “see but do not see”. This Chamber Opera by Michael Nyman, with libretto by Oliver Sacks,ChristopherRawlence and Michael Morris, was based on the book of the same title by Oliver Sacks, and
Specifications
Composer | Michael Nyman |
Publisher | Chester Music |
Instrumentation | Chamber Opera |
Number of pages | 200 |
Product Format | Score |
Description Product Type | Score |
Style Period | Post 1901 |
Year of Publication | 1996 |
ISBN | 9780711960831 |
No. | MUSCH60918 |
Product Dimensions | 30,5 x 22,9 cm |
Description
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat investigates the world of a person with visual agnosia such people “see but do not see”. This Chamber Opera by Michael Nyman, with libretto by Oliver Sacks,ChristopherRawlence and Michael Morris, was based on the book of the same title by Oliver Sacks, and first performed in London on 27 October 1986.
This full score edition contains introductions in English, French, German,and Italian.Scored for Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Harp, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola, and 2 Cellos, it has duration 70 minutes. Performance material is available to hire from the publishers.
Song List
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1. The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat