Medium, The

Classification added May 20, 2025

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Premiered 21 June 1981

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Academy Hall, Stromness, Orkney

Composer:

Peter Maxwell Davies

Original Language:

English

Librettist:

Peter Maxwell Davies

Description:

Opera in 1 Act

Notes:

Boosey and Hawkes, London, England

vocal score BH-6447

Time Period:

Any time

Place:

Fairground booth of a palm reader

Classification key

L – Leading
F – Featured
S – Supporting
B – Solo Bit
CB – Chorus Bit
MB – Mute Bit

Role	Voice Part	Classification
The Palmist	Mezzo soprano	L

Minimum Chorus: no chorus