Work
Zen Story
for solo soprano, mezzo, baritone and bass with chamber orchestra
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Synopsis:
A young girl finds herself pregnant. When confronted by her parents she declares the child is a holy man’s. Despite the threat to his reputation and position, he accepts responsibility without complaint…but why? A timeless tale of humanity and forgiveness, with music inspired by the richly resonant sounds of the temple.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by Scottish Opera for 'Five: 15, Operas Made in Scotland'
Text note
Text by Alan Spence
Performance history
15 May 2010: Five:15 Aberdeen 1
16 May 2010: Five:15 Aberdeen 2
16 May 2010: Five:15 Aberdeen 3
20 May 2010: Five:15 Edinburgh 1
21 May 2010: Five:15 Edinburgh 2
22 May 2010: Five:15 Edinburgh 3
25 May 2010: Five:15 Glasgow 1
26 May 2010: Five:15 Glasgow 2
27 May 2010: Five:15 Glasgow 3