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Juan Darien: A Carnival Mass (score)

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Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass
Cast recording by
Elliot Goldenthal
ReleasedOctober 29, 1996
GenreClassical, avant-garde
Length59:50
LabelSony Classical
ProducerJoel Iwataki
Elliot Goldenthal chronology
'Fire Water Paper: A Vietnam Oratorio'
(1996)		 Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass
(1996)		 'Othello'
(1998)
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Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass is a musical with music and lyrics by Elliot Goldenthal and a book by Goldenthal and Julie Taymor. The musical premiered Off-Broadway in 1988 in the former St. Clement's Church.[2] It was subsequently reworked and refined before playing on Broadway in 1996 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, directed by Taymor.

Plot

The musical, based on a modern fable of the same name by Horacio Quiroga, is set in the jungle in South America, with a jaunty skeletal Death ever present. Its story concerns an orphaned jaguar cub who is miraculously transformed into a human child by the compassion of a woman who has lost her own baby; the boy must then confront the savagery of human civilization. The production employs masked actors and puppets, and the score includes elements of Latin American folk music and the Requiem Mass.[3] The piece was revived and toured extensively.[4]

History

Goldenthal collaborated closely with the musical's director Julie Taymor, his romantic partner, to create a score that would complement their off-beat concept, blending musical styles with a carnival version of a Requiem Mass sung in Latin and Spanish, primal jungle calls, sharp-edged jazz and hints of minimalism. It was well received by critics. Goldenthal played the small role of Circus Barker/Streetsinger.[5] The piece is sometimes described as a passion play.[2]

Track listing

  1. Agnus Dei (2:02)
  2. Lacrymosa / Mr. Bones Fanfare (8:56)
  3. Jaguar Cub Approach (1:48)
  4. Mr. Bones' Two-Step (0:55)
  5. The Hunter's Entrance (1:37)
  6. Gloria (2:39)
  7. Initiation (1:11)
  8. A Round at Midnight (1:52)
  9. Sanctus (2:08)
  10. School (3:51)
  11. Recordare (4:12)
  12. Carnaval (7:45)
  13. Lullabye – Lyrics by Elliot Goldenthal (2:47)
  14. Trance – Lyrics by Horacio Quiroga (2:18)
  15. Dies Irae (12:17)
  16. Lacrymosa II / Retribution (3:32)

Crew/performers

Television broadcast

A recording of a 1990 performance was broadcast in the UK on August 31, 1990.[6]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
1997 Tony Award Best Musical Nominated [7]
Best Original Score Elliot Goldenthal Nominated
Best Direction of a Musical Julie Taymor Nominated
Best Scenic Design G. W. Mercier and Julie Taymor Nominated
Best Lighting Design Donald Holder Nominated
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Musical Nominated [8][9]
[10]
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical G. W. Mercier and Julie Taymor Nominated
Outstanding Costume Design Nominated
Outstanding Lighting Design Donald Holder Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Revival of a Musical Nominated [11][12]

References

  2. Rothstein, Mervyn. "The Power of Theatrical Transformation Shown in Juan Darien", Playbill, November 22, 1996, accessed October 8, 2017
  3. Juan Darién, Lincoln Center Theatre, accessed October 8, 2017
  4. Shewey, Don. "Film; United in Their Love of the Outsider", The New York Times, October 27, 2002, accessed October 8, 2017
  5. "Elliot Goldenthal Concert & Stage: Juan Darién - A Carnival Mass (1996)". Filmmusic.com. July 11, 2011. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  6. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13299018/reference/
  7. Lefkowitz, David. "'Titanic', 'Ballyhoo' Win Top Tonys" Archived 2012-10-19(Date mismatch) at the Wayback Machine playbill.com, June 1, 1997
  8. "1997 Awards – Nominees and Recipients". Drama Desk. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  9. "Drama Desk Picks Performers, Presenters & Venue, May 18". Playbill. May 13, 1997. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  10. "Chicago Tops Drama Desks". Variety. May 1997. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  11. Lefkowitz, David (May 5, 1997). "Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced". Playbill. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  12. "1996–1997 Awards". Outer Critics Circle. Retrieved September 2, 2025.