Fire shut up in my bones / an opera by Terence Blanchard ; based on the book by Charles M. Blow ; libretto by Kasi Lemmons.

Author/creator Blanchard, Terence
Format Musical Score
EditionPiano/vocal score.
Publication Info[United States?] : Joseph Oliver Music, ©2022.
Description1 vocal score (2 volumes (331 pages)) ; 28 cm
Subjects

Other author/creatorLemmons, Kasi, librettist.
Other author/creatorBlow, Charles M., 1970- Opera adaptation of (work): Fire shut up in my bones.
Other author/creatorMetropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.), commissioning body.
Other author/creatorOpera Theatre of Saint Louis, commissioning body.
Other author/creatorJazz Saint Louis, commissioning body.
Uniform titleFire shut up in my bones. Vocal score
Contents v. 1. Act I. Fire opening -- Tears of anger and shame -- Who you shooting at, boy? -- So you've come back, boy -- I've been looking all over -- Don't be in such a rush -- Can I come to work? -- Papa's house -- Chicken factory -- Hey Spinner -- What chu doin here, Spinner? -- The house with no steps -- Rain on the roof -- Lord love the sinner -- Leave it in the road -- I'm fertile soil: (extended) -- Dialogue -- Golden button -- Giving thanks v2: (new intro) -- Bigfoot -- Morning -- It's Chester -- Peculiar grace (destiny) -- It ain't right -- I'll tell.
Contents v. 2. Act II, III. Peculiar grace dance: (extended) -- Wash me clean -- This stain, this pain -- Now you clean -- Thought you was sanctified -- Soft talk is for pussies -- House of the drowned children -- House of the drowned children: pt. 2 -- There was a storm -- I know you from school: (extended) -- Basketball court -- Peculiar grace -- Dream for so long -- A piece for Billie -- Grambling State University v2 -- Grambling State hazing -- The club -- In the car -- The night brings you v2 -- Peculiar grace: (a capella) -- Mama, it's me -- Destiny is calling -- I am what I am.
General noteOpera in three acts; accompaniment arranged for piano, includes chord symbols.
General noteCommissioned by the Metropolitan Opera; originally commissioned by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, co-commissioned by Jazz Saint Louis.
General note"6/18/2021"--Cover.
LanguageEnglish words.
Genre/formBiographical operas.
Publisher number15905 Joseph Oliver Music

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks M1503.B63 F57 2022 V. 1 ✔ Available Place Hold
Music Music Stacks M1503.B63 F57 2022 V. 2 ✔ Available Place Hold