For the Santa Fe performances, the opera has been modified. Now, instead of a king and his two SONS, it's the story of two DAUGHTERS who seek fortune, fame, and understanding.
What else has changed from the original score and libretto? The character names have been updated to reflect an internationalist, environmentalist flair.
Look up the meaning of these names, and think about why the composer might have chosen them. Have fun!
We'll send out the "answers" in a few weeks...
IRIS, youngest daughter, who acquires the language of birds
MIRABAI, eldest daughter, the narcissicist
PETREL, a merchant, father of Iris and Mirabai
QUEEN CINNABAR, ruler of the kingdom, a single mom
PRINCE HASSAN, a young man, Cinnabar’s son and only child
Secondary Roles
ALEXIS, a royal page
SASHA, a baby bird (this name remains from the original opera)
ANYA, mother of Sasha
PALOMA, a bird
LAZAR, Captain of a ship
GULLINA, a seagull (this name remains from the original opera)
KING CUERVO, King of the Crows
QUEEN WRONA, Queen of the Crows
MOONBIRD, small young bird
PRINCESS KARGA, child of the Crows
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