366679FA-B0A9-4A6C-AED8-5D2CB81D426D
| ID | 366679FA-B0A9-4A6C-AED8-5D2CB81D426D |
|---|---|
| Titlecode | R00504 |
| Title Name | L'Histoire Tropical for Narrator and Seven Players |
| Marketing Copy | This theatre-musical piece in two acts is based on the story "El Pobre Cucarachero" from the collection "Tio Tigre y Tio Conejo" by the Venezuelan writer Antonio Arraiz with the libretto adapted by Ricardo Lorenz. It was commissioned by the Teatro Teresa Carreno. |
| Instrumentation | Narrator B-flat Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Violin, Double Bass dancer (optional, add 15Ð20 minutes) |
| Commission | Commissioned by the Teatro Teresa Carreno. |
| Dedication | (not set) |
| Program Notes | Commissioned by the Teatro Teresa Carreno in Venezuela, "L'Histoire Tropical" was conceived as a homage to Igor Stravinsky's "L'Histoire du Soldat." Ricardo Lorenz's intention was to create a work that would bring Stravinsky's "L'Histoire" closer to Hispanic and Latin American audiences. For this purpose, he drew several parallels with Stravinsky's work, namely the orchestration and the general format of the piece. However, the fact that Lorenz resorts to a Venezuelan creole tale--which also carries a moral message--and utilizes typical caribbean dance forms (in a distorted fashion) makes his "L'Histoire" an appealing persuation for Hispanic audiences. The work was premiered in its original Spanish version on May 1986 in Caracas, Venezuela. It was subsequently revised and translated into English for its North American premiere in 1987. |
| Title Brand | 2 |
| Year Composed | 1985 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 21 |
| Ensemble Size | (not set) |
| Date Created | 2008-10-31 20:31:40.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:31:40 |
| Inhouse Note | (not set) |
| Bsc Code | (not set) |
| Text Author | English or Spanish text. |
| Premier Performance Memo | (not set) |
| Recording Credits | (not set) |
| Review | (not set) |
| Awards | (not set) |
| Title Category | 12 |
| Title Movements | (not set) |
| Title Grade | (not set) |
| Set Series ID | (not set) |
| Title Instrument Category Text | Other Voice Type |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 17 |
| Title Instrument Header | 75 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
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