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''' Esther ''' (1993) is an opera by [[Hugo Weisgall]] (mus.) and [[Charles Kondek]] (libr.). Based on the [[Book of Esther]].
''' Esther ''' (1993) is an [[opera]], set to [[music]] by [[Hugo Weisgall]].
 
~ Original [[libretto]] by [[Charles Kondek]], after the [[Book of Esther]].


==Abstract==
==Abstract==
A retelling of the Biblical narrative.  
A retelling of the Biblical narrative.  


==Editions, performances==
==Editions==
 
==Performance history==
 
Premiered in New York, NY: New York City Opera, October 1993.
Premiered in New York, NY: New York City Opera, October 1993.


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Latest revision as of 13:52, 23 May 2017

Esther (1993) is an opera, set to music by Hugo Weisgall.

~ Original libretto by Charles Kondek, after the Book of Esther.

Abstract

A retelling of the Biblical narrative.

Editions

Performance history

Premiered in New York, NY: New York City Opera, October 1993.

External links