Awakenings
Classification added July 21, 2021Premiered June 5, 2022
St. Louis, Missouri. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Composer:
Tobias Picker
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Aryeh Lev Stollman
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
Based on the 1973 book by Dr. Oliver Sacks. Schott Helicon Corporation Publishers, New York. Piano/vocal score, 2/11/2020, no plate number
Time Period:
20th Century
Place:
Beth Abraham Hospital, Bronx, New York
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Rose | Soprano | L |
| Miriam H. | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Dr. Oliver Sacks | Baritone | L |
| Leonard Lev | Tenor | L |
| Iris | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Mr. Rodriguez | Tenor | F |
| Dr. Podsnap | Bass | F |
| The Ensemble of 12:* | ||
| Ruth | Soprano | S |
| Lily | Soprano | S |
| Miss Kohl | Soprano | S |
| Lucy | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Dr. Muriel Elsie Landau | Contralto | S |
| Frank | Tenor | S |
| Rose’s Fiancé | Tenor | S |
| Dr. Samuel Sacks | Bass-Baritone | S |
| Mezzo Soprano | Mezzo Soprano | B |
| Tenor | Tenor | B |
| Bass | Bass | B |
| Bass | Bass | B |
| Please be advised: Contact AGMA for classification if you are combining roles, and/or for classification of unassigned lines, and/or for classification of any combination of Chorus and Solo bits from what has been performed previously. |
Minimum Chorus: 12*
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
* The Chorus, as specified in the score, is comprised of the 12 singers in the Ensemble who also take on the roles listed.