The Eagle has Landed
by Anthony Ritchie, a mini chamber opera, Opus 77
A humorous and quirky mini opera in which Armstrong and Aldrin find they are not the first to step on the moon. Fast moving and thought-provoking, this opera is quite accessible for good performers. Libretto by Stuart Hoar.
- Opus No: 77
- Category: Opera
- Year: 1996
- Duration: 15'00
- Libretto: Stuart Hoar
- Commissioned by Pocket Opera
- Instrumentation: mini chamber opera for 5 singers (soprano, mezzo, 2 tenors, baritones) string quartet and piano
- Level: 3 | Professional and semi-professional musicians
Programme Note
A Chamber Opera in One Act
Commissioned by The Pocket Opera with financial assistance from Creative New Zealand
Based on the first Moon landing, 1969, and Jules Vernes From the Earth to the Moon
Characters:
- Neil Armstrong, astronaut - baritone
- Buzz Aldrin, astronaut - tenor
- Impey Barbicane, 19th century character - soprano
- Michael Ardan, 19th century character - mezzo soprano
- Captain Nicholl, 19th century character - tenor
Duration: 15 minutes approximately