{"product_id":"marilyn-forever","title":"Gavin Bryars - Marilyn Forever [Audio CD]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGavin Bryars shifts focus from his previous large-scale, full-evening operas to the more flexible, intimate, and manageable form of chamber opera with \u003cem\u003eMarilyn Forever\u003c\/em\u003e (2013). This work, his fourth opera, benefits from a smaller cast and reduced instrumentation, allowing for greater potential for repeated performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe inspiration for the opera came after Bryars befriended Canadian writer Marilyn Bowering on Vancouver Island, who shared her radio play about Marilyn Monroe. Bryars connected this material to his own early obsession with the film \u003cem\u003eThe Misfits\u003c\/em\u003e, noting the film's pervasive sense of inevitable sadness and farewell, which aligned with the opera's conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePerformers and Instrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe vocal roles feature two soloists: Marilyn, performed by soprano Anne Grimm, and 'The Men,' performed by baritone Richard Morris, who portrays various figures including the music director, husband, and film producer. A small 'chorus' of Tritones (minimum of two singers) observes and comments, sometimes forming an a cappella group with The Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe instrumental ensemble is deliberately small, comprising eight players in the pit: bass clarinet\/clarinet, bassoon, French horn, percussion, violas, cello, and double bass. Additionally, an on-stage jazz trio features tenor sax, piano, and double bass, with Gavin Bryars himself performing the bass on this 2015 recording made at ABC Studio, Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eKey Contributors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Linwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarilyn (Soprano):\u003c\/strong\u003e Anne Grimm\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Men (Baritone):\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Morris\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tritones (Vocals):\u003c\/strong\u003e Adam Goodburn, Nicholas Cannon\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiano:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Holliston\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTenor Saxophone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julien Wilson\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Bass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gavin Bryars\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnsemble:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aventa Ensemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage Direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joel Ivany\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis Audio CD presents Bryars' significant work in the chamber opera genre, capturing a performance recorded in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gavin Bryars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640641200510,"sku":"B0GZWBTL3F","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/61v0p2K4RGL_d79d3f7f-91d0-471c-a901-de5dc9360f5c.jpg?v=1783115459","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/en-de\/products\/marilyn-forever","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}