Mourning Becomes Electra
Classification added May 3, 2016Premiered March 17, 1967
New York, New York. Metropolitan Opera
Composer:
Marvin David Levy
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Henry W. Butler
Description:
Opera in III Acts
Notes:
Text based on the play of Eugene O’Neill
Time Period:
Spring 1865-1866
Place:
Mannon House: Boston Harbor
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Mannon | Dramatic Soprano | L |
| Lavinia Mannon | Soprano (spinto or dramatic) | L |
| Adam Brant | Baritone | L |
| Orin Mannon | High Baritone or Tenor | L |
| General Ezra Mannon | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Helen Niles | Lyric Soprano | F |
| Peter Niles | Lyric Baritone | F |
| Jed | Bass | S |
Minimum Chorus: 40
Divisi: SATB