| The Crucible | |
|---|---|
| Opera by Robert Ward | |
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| Librettist | Bernard Stambler |
| Language | English |
| Based on | The Crucible by Arthur Miller |
| Premiere | October 26, 1961 |
The Crucible is a 1961 English language opera written by Robert Ward based on the 1953 play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It won both the 1962 Pulitzer Prize for Music and the New York Music Critics Circle Citation. The libretto was lightly adapted from Miller's text by Bernard Stambler.
Ward received a commission from the New York City Opera to write the opera. Arthur Miller was involved in selecting Ward. It is one of the most performed operas by an American composer.