Consolations

2021

Composer:
Kento Stratford

Librettist:
Boethius

Performance forces:
sop — alt fl, ob, b cl, vln, vla, vc, timp, harp, pno, electronics,

Length:
0:12

Languages:
English, Latin

Notes:
The abstract narrative follows the Soprano who is imprisoned (musically and physically). The dramatic arc of the piece consists of the Soprano gradually coming to realize her imprisonment and subsequently trying to break out of it.