The Sun Bride

Download or read book The Sun Bride written by Charles Sanford Skilton and published by A-R Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a legend of the Pueblo Indians from the four-corners area of the United States, the libretto by Lilian White Spencer relates the story of the brave Bluefeather, who falls in love with the Bonita clan's Sun Bride. The plot also serves as a frame for the depiction of Indian ceremonies and games, which have their foundation on Skilton's research into Pueblo music and lore. The opera is presented in piano-vocal score, since it was most often performed in this way. The edition includes two plates, which juxtapose the piano-vocal score with the orchestral score.