INSTRUMENTATION - CHAMBER ORCHESTRA VERSION
Flute 1
Oboe 1
Clarinet in Bb -1
Clarinet in Bb - 2 ( doubles on bass clarinet)
Bassoon 1
Trumpet in C
Horn in F1
Horn in F2
Trombone
Harp
Percussion ( triangle, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, toms, bass drum)
Strings ( 6,6,6,4,2)
Oboe 1
Clarinet in Bb -1
Clarinet in Bb - 2 ( doubles on bass clarinet)
Bassoon 1
Trumpet in C
Horn in F1
Horn in F2
Trombone
Harp
Percussion ( triangle, glockenspiel, chimes, cymbals, toms, bass drum)
Strings ( 6,6,6,4,2)
CAST INFORMATION
- Diego de La Vega - Tenor; Early thirties. Criollo ( Spanish blood but born in New Spain/the Americas. ) In search of his purpose and his destiny. Heir to the de La Vega estate, which is situated close el pueblo Reina de los ´Angeles.
- Ana Maria Soza - Soprano; Early thirties; A mestiza and grandaughter to Toypurina. Revolutionary spirit, who is determined to help the poor and her people.
- Octavio Rivera y Moncada - Verdi Baritone - Thirties; Peninsular ( Born in Spain but lives in the Americas); Géneral and Alcalde ( Mayor) of Los ´Angeles. Believes in Spanish supremacy and Spanish imperialism.
- Carlotta de Obragón - - Mezzo Soprano; Late thirties; Born and raised in Sevilla Spain. Daughter of the Governor of alta California. Now living in Los Ángeles. Was once romantically involved with Diego in Sevilla. Wealthy, feels entitled, and secretly still harbors feelings for Diego.
- Toypurina - Mezzo Soprano; Late fifties; Tongva Native American. As a youth, led the revolt against the mission in San Gabriel. Now, she serves as the caretaker of the Vega Estate. She was once Diego’s nanny.
- Sergeant José Maria Gomez - Baritone; Forties; Moncada’s aide, but desperately unhappy. Seeking love.
- Luisa - Coloratura Soprano; Late twenties; Servant at the Vega Estate. Not content as a servant and seeking love.
- Chorus - ( including Zazueta, Margarita, soldiers, townspeople, the poor)