Bear, The
Classification added March 20, 2018Premiered June 3, 1967
Aldeburgh, England. Aldeburgh Festival
Composer:
William Walton
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Paul Dehn and William Walton
Description:
Opera in One Act
Notes:
Adapted from the 1888 play by Anton Chekhov
Time Period:
1888
Place:
The drawing room of Madam Popova’s house
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Yelena Ivanova Popova | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Grigory Stepanovitch Smirnov | Baritone | L |
| Luka | Bass | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus