Angels in America
Classification added November 3, 2016Premiered November 23, 2004
Paris, France. Théâtre du Châtelet
Composer:
Peter Eötvös
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Mari Mezei
Description:
Opera in Two Parts
Notes:
Based on the play by Tony Kushner.
This classification is of the revised version.
Time Period:
1980s
Place:
America
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| The Angel/A Voice* | Soprano | L |
| Harper Pitt/Ethel Rosenberg/Angel Antarctica* | Soprano | L |
| Hannah Pitt/Rabbi Chemelwitz/Henry/Angel Asiatica* | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Prior Walter* | Baritone | L |
| Roy Cohn/Ghost #1/Angel Australia* | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Belize/Mr. Lies/Woman/Angel Africanii* | Countertenor | F |
| Louis Ironson/Angel Oceania* | Tenor | F |
| Joseph Pitt/Ghost #2/Angel Europe* | Baritone | F |
| Vocal Trio:** | ||
| Soprano | Soprano | F |
| Alto | Alto | F |
| Bass-Baritone | Bass-Baritone | F |
| * As specified in the score, the eight singers onstage sing multiple roles, as listed. | ||
| ** As specified in the score, the Trio performs while sitting in the orchestra pit. | ||
| As specified in the score, all singers are amplified. |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus