Oedipus Rex ; The rake's progress
By: Igor Stravinsky.
Contributors: Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963.; Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.; Sophocles.
Series: Opera guide ;; 43
Publisher: John Calder; Riverrun Press
Published: 1991
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng; fre; lat
Number of pages: 112
Subjects: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971; Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971; Operas -- Librettos
Other titles: Oedipus Rex.; Rake's progress.
Description: Stravinsky's genius for the stage is here represented by two very different works. "Oedipus Rex" is the fruit of a collaboration with Jean Cocteau, in which the tragedy of Sophocles is pared down to make an opera-oratorio. This guide explores the ways in which this is achieved, and analyses the score. It also surveys the composition period of "The Rake's Progress", examining the contributions of the different collaborators. The Latin text and English translation is included for "Oedipus Rex", and the English libretto for "The Rake's Progress."
Notes: Includes discography (p. 110) and bibliographical references (p. 111).
Librettos of the operas with accompanying essays.
Libretto of 1st work by Jean Cocteau; vocal portions in Latin with English translation, narration in French with English translation. Libretto of 2nd work by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman.