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Myths & Hymns
Full-Length Musical, Drama
Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel
A song cycle that paints an emotional landscape of faith and yearning, and embraces a boundless spectrum of ideology and spirituality.
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Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature) -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
Summary
In his song cycle, Myths & Hymns, Guettel paints an emotional landscape of faith and yearning that embraces a boundless spectrum of ideology and spirituality. The lyrics were inspired by Greek mythology and a 19th Century Presbyterian hymnal; the musical vocabulary sweeps from romantic art song and rock to Latin, gospel and R&B. Myths & Hymns elucidates our fantastic desire to transcend earthly bounds, our intrinsic need to connect with something or someone greater in our restless search for enlightenment. (Available for performance with piano only.)
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Greek/Roman/Biblical, Ancient
- Setting Myths and Hymns has no specific set requirements, as it is a concert.
- Features Period Costumes
Media
"This is musical theatre that is challenging, compelling and compulsive. Bring yourself to it and it one of the most rewarding experiences you can have."
— The Stage (London)
— The New York Observer
“Ravishing melodic structure and compelling lyrical content…an enormously gifted composer.”
— Variety
"[Guettel] has a very individual musical voice of his own and an ability to handle a variety of themes with finesse and artistry."
— Indie London
"Lyrically inventive, complex and meaningful, these stunning songs explore some very personal yet universal preoccupations. This is explosive, dynamic and challenging musical theatre."
— Indie London
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Contemporary Broadway
- Vocal DemandsDifficult
- Orchestra Size Medium
- Chorus Size No Chorus
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.
Music Rentals
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