| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman | Tenor | L |
| The Nightingale | Soprano | L |
| The Cook | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| The Chamberlain | Bass | F |
| The Bonze | Bass | F |
| The Emperor of China | Baritone | F |
| Death | Contralto | F |
| 1st Japanese Envoy | Tenor | B |
| 2nd Japanese Envoy | Baritone | B |
| 3rd Japanese Envoy | Tenor | B |
| Soprano-Tenor-Alto Solos (Act II) | CB | |
| Minimum Chorus: 24 | ||
| Divisi: SATB |
Schedule C