Title: Heggie and Scheer's Moby-Dick : a grand opera for the 21st century /
Authors: Wallace, Robert K., 1944-; Almond, Karen.; Melville, Herman, 1819-1891.; Scheer, Gene.
Publisher: University of North Texas Press,
Year: 2013
Subjects: Heggie, Jake,; Melville, Herman, Musical settings History and criticism.; Opera Production and direction Texas Dallas.; Operas First performances Texas Dallas.
Abstract: "Book describes the world premiere of the American opera based on Melville's novel Moby-Dick, with the same name. Wallace describes the creative process of writing the music and libretto, the rehearsals and stage design, and the opening night in Dallas in May 2010."--ECIP Data View, Summary.
Contents: Prologue : setting the stage -- Creative voyage, 2005/2010 -- Libretto by Gene Scheer : Moby-Dick, an opera in two acts -- Rehearsing a world premiere, March/April 2010 -- Moby-Dick on the opera stage -- Act 1 -- Act 2 -- Bows, backstage, and bios -- Epilogue : sailing on.