The Devil's BladeThe story of Julie D'Aubigny is well known. Her tumultuous childhood, her powerful lovers, her celebrated voice. Connected to most of the nobility of 17th century Paris, feted for her performance, unwilling to live by the rules of her society, she took female lovers, fought duels with noblemen and fled from city to country and back again. |
Contents
Scene One Blades in the Darkness | |
Scene Two To Hit and Not Be | |
Scene Three A Fugitive Spirit | |
Scene Four I Curse Thy Traitor Heart | |
Scene Five Must I Be Mine Enemys Saviour? | |
Scene One We Knock at the Portals of Hells Starless Chambers | |
Scene Two Night Music | |
Scene Four Now I Know Thee for What Thou Art | |
Scene Five Heaven Without Thee is Hell to | |
Scene Six Cursed Be That Tree That Holds Thy Weight | |
Scene Seven The Song I Sing Lasts Not Forever | |
Scene Eight See the Devil Triumphant and Bold Accomp by rhythm | |
Scene Nine You Have Taught Me Too Well My Master | |
Recitativo Secco | |
Scene Three The Lights of Heaven Cannot Gladden | |
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