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SYNOPSIS: 6,000 years ago an almighty ruler died in Aksum. But today he lives for one woman, Trista,who falls in love with his statue at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is pulled deep into obsession, and her family is unable to rescue her; she tries to kiss the statues face, and is arrested. With a quest to find the statues twin, she flees to the country Joondor, site of the ancient city of Aksum where she is ultimately consumed by her love for Menkaure.
SINGERS
TRISTA, Soprano (Lyric, Lead Role) A young woman
DELPHIE, Soprano (Coloratura, Principal role) Her mother
MRS. SNODGRASS, Alto or Countertenor (Comedic) The Mets docent
CONSOLIDAS, True Bass (Principal role) A guide in the country of Joondor
ERIK, Baritone, The much younger boyfriend of Delphie
THE HIGH PREIST AND A SAINT, Tenor
Chorus SATB with minor roles
Instrumentation: picc/bassflute, fl12,ob,eh,cl12,basscl,bsn,hrn12,tpt12,trom12,tba,timp,perc (bass drm, djembe,bongos, cymbals, wood blk, claves, tri, finger cym., snare) harp, strings
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