The Student from Salamanca (Piano/Vocal Score)
by Jan Bach
Choir - Sheet Music

Opera in 1 Act for mixed voices (Full Orchestra: 1(pic)/2/3(BCl)/2 3/3/3/1 P Pno(Cel) H Strings (1-1-1-1-1 to max. of 4-4-3-2-1), Guitar, brought onstage by Gonzalo, Percussion includes: timpani; 4 tom-toms; snare; suspended cym)

SKU: EC.7.0470

Composed by Jan Bach. 20th Century. Piano/vocal score. Galaxy Music Corporation #7.0470. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation (EC.7.0470).

UPC: 600313704703. 8.5" x 11" inches. Text: Miguel de Cervantes (based on).

Libretto:
Written by Jan Bach, based on Cervantes' interludes La Cueva De Salamanca and El Viejo Celoso

Synopsis:
A one-act farce. The maid, Cristina, helps old Craccio pack for a trip. No sooner is he gone than Cristina's plans for a party are revealed to Craccio's young wife, Mariana. The pre-arranged visit of Nicolas and Gonzalo (the old man's barber and apothecary) is interrupted by the sudden appearance of a handsome student, Stephano, to whom Cristina takes an instant liking. Their lover's tryst in the kitchen is interrupted by the unexpected return of Craccio. Stephano, in the guise of a magician, tries to allay the old man's suspicions by "materializing" two demons who bear a striking resemblance to Gonzalo and Nicolas. Craccio begs Stephano to stay, since such magic could be put to good use. Stephano agrees only on condition that his two "demons" are allowed to remain. All express their delight — except Gonzalo and Nicolas, who agree that they have now been placed in a situation from which they may never be able to escape.

Roles:
Mariana, a beautiful young wife	Soprano
Craccio, her aged husband	Tenor
Cristina, their buxom, middle-aged servant	Mezzo-Soprano
Gonzalo, Craccio's apothercary	Tenor
Nicolas, Craccio's barber	Bass-Baritone
Stephano, a handsome young student	Baritone

Awards:
Winner of The New York City Opera Competition, 1980