A Hand of Bridge

A Hand of Bridge

"A Hand of Bridge", opus 35, is an opera composed by Samuel Barber with libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti, is possibly the shortest opera that is regularly performed. It consists of two couples playing a hand of bridge, during which each character has a short arietta in which he or she sings a monologue. The first performance took place at the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto on June 17, 1959.

Roles

*David, a florid businessman: baritone
*Geraldine, his middle-aged wife: soprano
*Bill, a lawyer: tenor
*Sally, his wife: contralto

ynopsis

Geraldine laments not loving her now-dying mother while she was still well. Sally recalls a hat she saw in a shop window earlier in the day. Bill ,the lawyer, recalls a former lover and wonders where she is now. Finally, David fantasizes about what he would do if he were as rich as his boss "Mr. Pritchett."

elected recordings

* Neway, W.Lewis, Maero; Goldschmann, 1960
* Aks, Kittleson, Carney, Muenz; G.Smith, 1991

References

* [http://www.schirmer.com/default.aspx?TabId=2420&State_2874=2&workId_2874=26037 Description from Schirmer's catalogue]
*GroveOnline|Samuel Barber|B. Hayman|April 8|2008


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