The Boy Who Grew Too Fast
| The Boy Who Grew Too Fast | |
|---|---|
| Opera for young people by Gian Carlo Menotti | |
 The composer in 1944 | |
| Librettist | Menotti |
| Language | English |
| Premiere |
September 24, 1982 Grand Opera House (Wilmington, Delaware) |
The Boy Who Grew Too Fast is a "one-act opera for young people" with music and libretto by Gian-Carlo Menotti. It was first performed by OperaDelaware at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 24, 1982.
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, (Conductor: ) |
|---|---|---|
| Conductor | soprano | Evelyn Swensson |
| Miss Hope | soprano | Denise Coffey |
| Poponel | tenor | Phillip Peterson |
| Mrs. Skosvodmonit, Poponel's mother | mezzo-soprano | Sara Hagopian |
| Dr. Shrinck | tenor | Frank Reynolds |
| Mad Dog, a terrorist | bass-baritone | Alan Wagner |
| Nurse Proctor | mezzo-soprano | Joy Vandever |
| Little Poponel | treble | |
| Police Officer | non-singing | |
| Children (treble chorus) | ||
References
- Archibald, Bruce. "Gian-Carlo Menotti: Works". In Deane L. Root. Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. (subscription required)
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