Programme

Judith and Holofernes


Project Partner:
John Gibson, composer & John O'Brien, Director

Contact:
www.corkchoral.ie

Date: 30 April 2005
Venue: St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral


Project Description:
A chamber opera by John Gibson, set to a libretto by Robert Craig based on the Book of Judith in the Old Testament.

This colourful new opera was scored for soprano, mezzo-soprano, two baritones, chorus, recorder, piano, trumpet and two percussionists. It was presented as part of the Cork International Choral Festival Programme.