La Casa de Bernarda Alba

Maria-Josefa's first aria

Song of the Reapers

Maira-Josefa's first aria
Score Sample (PDF file)

Song of the Reapers from Scene 2
Score Sample (PDF file)

La Casa de Bernarda Alba is a one-act chamber opera in 3 scenes, duration 70min, based on the play by Federico Garcia Lorca.

Language: Spanish

Roles:

Adela (high soprano)
Magdalena (lyric soprano)
Angustias (soprano spinto)
Martirio (mezzo soprano)
Bernarda (mezzo soprano)
Poncia (contralto)
Maria Josefa (contralto)

Orchestra:

Oboe/Cor Anglais
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Eb Clarinet
Horn
Harp
Percussion
2 Violas
2 Cellos
Double Bass