1994 NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL 1994 NEXT WAVE COVER AND POSTER ARTIST ROBERT MOSKOWITZ LA BELLE ET LA BETE I BAM! for a good cause. WN A PAIR OF SPECTACULAR prints or and 40's. In addition, artists Kiki Smith and photographs, created as limited edi­ Donald Baechler have generously created a pair O tions specifically for the BAM print of original editions of signed and numbered sale, and help BAM to continue presenting prints to help support the Brooklyn Academy opera, dance, music, and theater with a con­ of Music. temporary pOint of view. Each of these prints is available individually This season's BAM Artists Print Portfolios or at the exceptional price of $750 per pair. feature numbered limited editions of two pho­ For more information about the BAM print tographs by Weegee, the famous press photog­ editions, please call BAM 's Special Events rapher who roamed Manhattan during the 30's Office at (718) 636-4182. 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" - Entertainment Weekly Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet GAVIN BRYARS WITH TOM WAITS 438 823-2 It begins with one old man singing an old hymn and evolves into a hypnotic musical testament to spirit and optimism. Another Thought ARTHUR RUSSELL 438 891-2 A collection of songs from the late 80's reflecting Russell's soulful singing and unique cello style. The Sinking of the Titanic GAVIN BRYARS 446061-2 A haunting musical fantasy based on the tragic maiden voyage of the famous ocean liner. Available February 14. 1995 Instruments of Change JARON LANIER -Jrmi:f"USIC 442132-2 l!:!Iad~ WORlD The long awaited acoustic music disc from Call 1·800-221·8180 toll free the Virtual Reality pioneer Jaron Lanier. C 1994 PolyGram Classics & Jazz 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1994 HEXT WAVE FESTIVAL IS SPONSORED BY PHILLIP MORRIS COMPANIES INC. 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The BAM Facility is owned by the City of New York and its operation is made possible, in part, with public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs with support from the Brooklyn Delegation of the New York City €ouncil and Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden. v BAM BILL BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC Harvey Lichtenstein, President & Executive Producer presents in the BAM Opera House December 7,1994 at 7pm December 9 and 10 at 8pm; December 11 at Jpm the American Premiere of LA BELLE ET LA BETE An Opera for Ensemble and Film by PHILIP GLASS based on the screenplay by JEAN COCTEAU Film by JEAN COCTEAU Music by PHILIP GLASS Sound Design by KURT MUNKACS I Music Direction by MICHAEL RIESMAN Stage Direction by CHARLES OTTE Set and Lights by JOHN MICHAEL DEEGAN Costumes by MARY MYERS Film Realization by DENNIS DIAMOND Performed by the PHILIP GLASS ENSEMBLE with ALEXANDRA MONTANO, HALLIE NEILL, GREGORY PURNHAGEN and ZHENG ZHOU Produced by JEDEDIAH WHEELER Production Management by IP A World Premiere: Gibellina, Sicily, June 21,1994 © 1993 Dunvagen Music Publishers, Inc. The performance is approximately 90 minutes long. There will be no intermission. Special gratitude to Edward Dermit and Madame Michele Auric. Special support provided by Robert W. Wilson, The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Inc., and Swatch. On the cover (clockwise from upper left): a scene from Cocteau's film La Belle et /a Bete (photo courtesy Janus Films); a scene from Glass's opera La Belle et /a Bete (photo: Joan Marcus); Philip Glass (photo: Jack Mitchell); Philip Glass (photo: Joanne Savio). \ PROGRAM NOTES ARTISTS Alexandra Montano (Mezzo-Soprano) ............................... La Belle Hallie Neill (Soprano) ........................................... FeIicie, Adelaide Gregory Purnhagen (Baritone) .......... La Bete, The Prince, Avenant Zheng Zhou (Bass) ................................. Le Pere, Ludovic, Usurier Dan Dryden ........................ .......................................... Sound Mix Jon Gibson ...................................................... Soprano Saxophone Philip Glass ........................ ...................... ... ... ............... Keyboards Martin Goldray ....................... ...................................... Keyboards Richard Peck .................................... Soprano and Alto Saxophone Michael Riesman .......................................................... Conductor Eleanor Sandresky ......................................................... Keyboards Andrew Sterman .................................... Flute, Soprano Saxophone PRODUCTION Production Stage Manager .................................. Tom Dale Keever Production Manager ............................................... Ruth Sternberg Company Manager ............................................... Timothy Grassel Electrician ............................................................... Zachary Glass Monitor Mix ............................................................... Stephen Erb Assistant Stage Manager ................................... Leonardo Heiblum Video Production ....................................... Video 0 Studios, YC Michael P. Hesse, Consultant Set Construction ............................................. Atlantic Studios, NJ ADMINISTRATION Music Publishing ......................... Dunvagen Music Publishers, In c. James Keller, Director Film Distribution ........................................ Pandora, Paris, France Production Management ....... .International Production Associates, Inc. (IPA) Linda Greenberg, Booking Manager FOR THE FILM Story, dialogue, and direction by JEAN COCTEAU From a (airy-tale by Mme. Leprince de Beaumont Jean Marais ............................................ La Bete, Avenant, Ardent Josette Day ................................ ....................................... La Belle Mila Pan:ly ......... ............................................................. Adelai·de Nane Germon ............. ... ...................................................... Felicie Michel Auclair ........ .......................................................... Ludovic Raoul Marco ..................................................................... Le Pere Marcel Andre ..........................................................