Brief Encounter
Classification added October 19, 2015Premiered May 1, 2009
Houston, Texas. Houston Grand Opera
Composer:
Andre Previn
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
John Caird
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
Based on the play Still Life by Noel Coward and from the screenplay for the film Brief Encounter
Time Period:
Mid 20th Century
Place:
In and around the town of Milford, England
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Jesson | Soprano | L |
| Alec Harvey | Baritone | L |
| Dolly Messiter | Soprano | F |
| Fred Jesson | Baritone | F |
| Myrtle Bagot | Contralto | S |
| Albert Godby | Bass | S |
| Beryl | Soprano | B |
| Mary Norton | Soprano | B |
| Mrs. Rolandson | Soprano | B |
| Dr. Graves | Baritone | B |
| Stanley | Baritone | B |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus