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Ortiz, Gabriela
Ana y su Sombra
(2013)for voices and mixed chamber ensemble
Duration: 34 minutes
English
Español
Music Text
Libretto by Monica Sánchez Escuer
Scoring
2sopranos, mezzo-soprano, 3tenors, flute, percussion, piano, violin, contrabass
Abbreviations (PDF)
Publisher
Boosey & Hawkes (Hendon Music)
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes
for the world.
Availability
Roles
| Ana | Soprano |
| Sombra | Mezzo-Soprano |
| Tenor |
Synopsis
ANA Y SU SOMBRA is an hour long humorous and joyous exploration of the migrant experience. Ana is a little girl whose family has moved from Mexico to America. She doesn’t feel she belongs, she misses her home and her friends, and longs to return. Her shadow, however, loves the adventure of a new place and wishes to remain in America. They fight and decide to call it quits from each other. During their respective journeys they learn the meaning of home and of voyaging, and find a peace in their new life together.