Approaching Ali
Classification added September 24, 2015Premiered June 8, 2013
Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater
Composer:
D.J. Sparr
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Mark Campbell and Davis Miller
Description:
Opera in One Act
Notes:
based on Davis Miller’s book The Tao of Muhammad Ali
Time Period:
1964 - 1989
Place:
The Clay house and other venues
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Miller | Baritone | L |
| Muhammad Ali | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Odessa Clay | Soprano | F |
| Davis | Treble | F |
| Roy Miller | Tenor | S |
| Sara Miller | Mezzo Soprano | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus