Ariane et Barbe-bleue
Classification added September 24, 2015Premiered May 10, 1907
Paris, France. Théâtre de l’Opéra-Comique
Composer:
Paul Dukas
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Maurice Maeterlinck
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Time Period:
Legendary
Place:
Bluebeard’s castle
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Ariane | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| La nourrice | Contralto | L |
| Sélysette | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Ygraine | Soprano | S |
| Mélisande | Soprano | S |
| Bellangère | Soprano | S |
| Barbe-bleue | Bass | S |
| Old Peasant | Bass | B |
| Peasant #2 | Tenor | CB |
| Peasant #3 | Bass | CB |
| Alladine | Silent |
Minimum Chorus: 40
Divisi: SATB