Bacchus
Classification added October 20, 2026Premiered 5 May 1909
Palais Garnier, Paris, France
Composer:
Jules Massenet
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Catulle Mendès
Description:
Opera in 4 Acts
Notes:
based on Greek mythology
Heugel & Cie. Publishers, Paris, France
piano/vocal score 23,652
Time Period:
Mythological time
Place:
The Underworld, Nepal
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Ariane | Soprano | L |
| Queen Amahelli | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Bacchus | Tenor | L |
| Reverend Ramavaçou | Bass | F |
| Kéléyï | Soprano | S |
| Pourna | Tenor | S |
| Ananda | Baritone | S |
| Mahouda | Baritone | S |
| Silène | Baritone | S |
| Mendicant Friar #1 | Baritone | S |
| Mendicant Friar #2 | Baritone | S |
| Mendicant Friar #3 | Bass | S |
| Clotho | Spoken | S |
| Perséphone | Spoken | B |
| Le Dieu | Spoken | B |
| Anthéros | Spoken | B |
| Solo Soprano solo | Soprano | CB |
| Priestess | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB