Parker's back: an opera in two acts, 2008

Parker's Back: an opera in two acts. By Henry Bryan Hays. Adapted by the composer from the short story of the same name by Flannery O'Connor. CAST: Mrs. Bedford (Soprano); Mr. Rayburn (Tenor); O. E. Parker (Baritone); Sarah Ruth Cates (High Soprano); Mrs. Cates (Mezzo-Soprano); Old Woman (Mezzo- Soprano); Tatto(o) Artist (Tenor); Preacher (Tenor); Jolly Roger (Baritone); Drunk (non-singing role); Chorus of men and women at the Gospel Meeting and of men at the Pool Hall. The action takes place in the Deep South some time during the present century. Orchestra: 3 Flutes; 2 Oboes; Cor Anglais; E-flat Clarinet; 2 B-flat Clarinets; Bass Clarinet in B-flat; 3 Bassoons; Contra-bassoon; 4 saxophones [1 soprano, 3 alto] are optional); 4 Horns in F; 4 Trumpets in F; 3 Trombones (of which Trombone III is a bass Trombone); 4 Timpani; Harp; Celesta; Glockenspiel; Xylophone; Percussion (Divided between 3 players); Violins I (16 players); Violins II (16 players); Violas (12 players); Cellos (10 players); Basses (8 players). Note at end: First version finished June 14, 1973. Revised version January 21, 1987. Final version September 30, 2008. Opera I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. "Parker's Back" by Flannery O'Connor Flute Oboe Cor Anglais E-flat Clarinet B-flat Clarinet SATB Operas -- Vocal scores with orchestra.