Damien Geter

American Apollo

$75.00

Duration: 20'

Instrumentation: Chamber Opera (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn in F, Trumpet in C, Piano, Percussion, Strings), and Cast

Delivery Method: Physical Delivery
Performance Materials: Full Score

American Apollo, Damien Geter
a chamber opera with librettist, Lila Palmer
for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, piano, percussion, strings, and cast

Commissioned by Washington National Opera as a part of their American Opera Initiative.

A story that speaks to the relationship between painter John Singer Sargent and his African American model, Thomas McKellar, who served as the body image for many of Sargent's famous paintings. Themes of erasure, the white gaze, and their possible love for each other are explored.

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About the Work

Duration: 20'

Instrumentation: Chamber Opera (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn in F, Trumpet in C, Piano, Percussion, Strings), and Cast

Commissioned by: Washington National Opera

Commissioned by Washington National Opera as a part of their American Opera Initiative. Lila Palmer, librettist A story that speaks to the relationship between painter John Singer Sargent and his African American model, Thomas McKellar, who served as the body image for many of Sargent's famous paintings. Themes of erasure, the white gaze, and their possible love for each other are explored.

ISMN: 979-0-094-00251-6

Pages: 107