Achante et Céphise, ou la sympathie
Classification added July 14, 2026Premiered 19 November 1751
L’Opéra, Paris, France
Composer:
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Jean-François Marmontel
Description:
Opera in 3 Acts
Notes:
Gérard Billaudot Publishers, Paris, France
critical edition score G 5825 B
Time Period:
Mythological
Place:
The plains near the Temple of Love
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Céphise | Soprano | L |
| Achante | Tenor | L |
| The Genie | Baritone | L |
| Zirphile | Soprano | F |
| Délie | Soprano | S |
| Coriphée #1 | Countertenor | S |
| Coriphée #2 | Bass | S |
| Fairy | Soprano | B |
| Shepherdess | Soprano | B |
| Grand Priestess | Soprano | B |
| Priestess #2 | Soprano | B |
| Priestess #3 | Contralto | B |
| Shepherd | Tenor | B |
| A hunter | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 20
Divisi: SATB