Gian Carlo Menotti · 1911–2007 · American
| Composed | 1951 |
| Instrumentation | 1 2 1 1 — 1 1 0 0 — perc(2) — hp pf — str |
| Duration | 50 minutes |
| Soloists | Opera cast |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Core canon — standard repertoire |
| Editions & hire | Wise Music (G. Schirmer / AMP / Chester) ↗ |
| Source | Instrumentation source (verified) ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.