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 |
| Edition | Piano/vocal score. |
| Publication Info | [United States?] : Joseph Oliver Music, ©2022. |
| Description | 1 vocal score (2 volumes (331 pages)) ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Lemmons, Kasi, librettist. |
| Other author/creator | Blow, Charles M., 1970- Opera adaptation of (work): Fire shut up in my bones. |
| Other author/creator | Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.), commissioning body. |
| Other author/creator | Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, commissioning body. |
| Other author/creator | Jazz Saint Louis, commissioning body. |
| Uniform title | Fire 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 note | Opera in three acts; accompaniment arranged for piano, includes chord symbols. |
| General note | Commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera; originally commissioned by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, co-commissioned by Jazz Saint Louis. |
| General note | "6/18/2021"--Cover. |
| Language | English words. |
| Genre/form | Biographical operas. |
| Publisher number | 15905 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 |