Castor et Pollux
Classification added November 7, 2016Premiered October 24, 1737
Paris, France. Paris Opéra
Composer:
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Pierre-Joseph-Justin Bernard
Description:
Opera in Five Acts
Notes:
classification is of the 1754 revised version
Time Period:
Mythological
Place:
Sparta; Elysian Fields
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Télaïre | Soprano | L |
| Castor | Tenor | L |
| Pollux | Baritone | L |
| Phœbé | Soprano | F |
| Mercury | Tenor | S |
| Jupiter | Bass-Baritone | S |
| Cléone | Soprano | B |
| Blessed Spirit | Soprano | B |
| High Priest of Jupiter | Baritone | B |
| Spartan | Tenor | CB |
| Voice | Tenor | CB |
| Hébé | silent | dancer |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB