Oz Cantata by Sarah Riskind

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Excerpt from the performance notes:

This passion project brought together many aspects of my identity: the conductor, the singer, the violinist, the reader, and even the Irish music lover. When there is so much suffering in the world, it can be soothing for the spirit to perform music that is whimsical and optimistic. Many children’s books contain deep fundamental truths, and even those over a century old can shed light on present-day human experiences.

Instrumentation:

Violin I, Violin II, Viola, and Violoncello

Voicing:

I. Tik-Tok (7’15”)

Solo quartet SATB, Chorus SATB, Dorothy (speaking part), Billina the Hen (speaking part)

II. Jack Pumpkinhead (3’26”)

Mombi the Witch (mezzo-soprano), Narrator (speaking part), Jack Pumpkinhead (baritone)

III. The Patchwork Girl (2’54”)

Margolotte (alto), Narrator (speaking part), Magician (tenor), Glass Cat (mezzo-soprano), Patchwork Girl (soprano)

IV. Ozma (6’55”)
Chorus SATB, Narrator (speaking part), Ozma (speaking part), Jack Pumpkinhead (speaking part)

Contains tracks

• Tik-Tok [Oz Cantata] (University of Washington Recital Choir and Cohort Ensemble) by Sarah Riskind
• Jack Pumpkinhead [Oz Cantata] (University of Washington Recital Choir and Cohort Ensemble) by Sarah Riskind
• The Patchwork Girl [Oz Cantata] (University of Washington Recital Choir and Cohort Ensemble) by Sarah Riskind
• Ozma [Oz Cantata] (University of Washington Recital Choir and Cohort Ensemble) by Sarah Riskind