Carmen
Classification added October 23, 2015Premiered March 3, 1875
Paris. Opéra-Comique
Composer:
Bizet
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Meilhac and Halévy
Description:
Opera in IV Acts
Notes:
Text after the novel by Prosper Merimée
Time Period:
About 1820
Place:
Seville, Spain
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| Don Jose | Tenor | L |
| Escamillo | Baritone | F |
| Micaela | Soprano | F |
| Zuniga | Bass | S |
| El Dancairo | Tenor | S |
| El Remendado | Tenor | S |
| Morales | Baritone | S |
| Frasquita | Soprano | S |
| Mercedes | Soprano | S |
| Lillas Pastia, Innkeeper (if acting dialogue/Opéra-Comique version) | Actor | B |
| *A Vendor (Act IV - 4 measures) | Soprano | CB |
| *A Gypsy (Act IV - 4 measures) | Bass | CB |
| A Guide (Act III - if Opéra-Comique version/with dialogue = CB) | ||
| Off-Stage Scream (Act I) | Soprano | CB |
| *When Act IV has no cuts or changes |
Minimum Chorus: 36
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
‘+ Children’s Chorus