Thomas, Augusta Read.

Conquering the fury of oblivion : theatrical oratorio in celebration of women's rights in the United States of America : for narrator, vocal quartet, and orchestra / librettist, Leslie Dunton-Downer ; composer, Augusta Read Thomas ; original artwork by Mary F. Rhinelander. - Bryn Mawr, Pa. : T. Presser, c1995. - 24 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Libretto uses poetry, traditional songs, private correspondence, suffragist speeches, and other writings. "Commissioned by the Eastman School of Music to commemorate the anniversaries of the birth of Susan B. Anthony in 1820 and the ratification of the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution in 1920."

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Oratorios--Librettos.
Women's rights--United States--Songs and music.

Class of Spring 2014 Daimler Fellow Fellow

ML53.T48 / C66 1995

782.4/80268