Passion of Jonathan Wade, The
Classification added May 24, 2016Premiered January 18, 1991 (Revised Version)
Houston. Wortham Center – Houston Grand Opera
Composer:
Carlisle Floyd
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Carlisle Floyd
Description:
Opera in III Acts
Notes:
Revised Version Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera Association and Greater Miami Opera Association
Time Period:
Civil War Era
Place:
Charleston, SC
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Wade | Baritone | L |
| Celia Townsend | Soprano | L |
| Judge Gibbes Townsend | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Enoch Pratt | Tenor | F |
| Lucas Wardlaw | Tenor | F |
| Nicey | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Lieutenant Patrick | Tenor | S |
| Wounded Confederate Soldier | Baritone | S |
| T. Tertius Riddle | Bass | S |
| Judge James Bell | Bass-Baritone | S |
| Carpetbagger 1 | Tenor | B |
| Carpetbagger 2 | Baritone | B |
| Young Girl | Soprano | B |
| Sergeant Branch | Baritone | CB |
| Man on Barrel | Tenor | CB |
| Soldier 1 | Tenor | CB |
| Soldier 2 | Baritone | CB |
| Rector | Bass | CB |
| Black Senator 1 | Tenor | CB |
| Black Senator 2 | Baritone | CB |
| 5 Friends of Lucas | 2 Tenors/3 Baritones | CB |
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| Black Driver | Bass-Baritone | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB