Sauna, 2007

Sauna: an opera in one act. Book and Music by Henry Bryan Hays. For Richard Bresnahan, Master Potter. Title from title page. Dedication on score: For Miles (From the Range). CAST: Lady (Lyric Dramatic Soprano); Off Stage Voice (Coloratura Soprano); Soldier (Baritone); Dove (Soprano); Owl (Bass); Lion (Baritone); Cow (Contralto); Bear (Bass); Pig (Tenor); Dog (Tenor); Cat (Soprano); Kitten (Soprano). Time of the action is the mythical present. Duration should be approximately fifty minutes. Orchestra: (34 players minimum. Strings may be increased if desired.) Piccolo; Flute; Oboe; Clarinet in B flat; Bassoon; Trumpet in B flat; Horn in F; Tenor Trombone; Tuba; Drum Set; Percussion; Piano; Celesta; Tape of Animal Noises; Violins I; Violins II; Violas; Cellos; Double Bases. Note on score: 1973. Revised July 1979. Final Revision 2006-2007. St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, MN 56321. Opera Flute Oboe Clarinet in B-flat Bassoon Trumpet in B-flat