Charlie Parker's Yardbird
Classification added July 8, 2016Premiered June 5, 2015
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Opera Philadelphia
Composer:
Daniel Schnyder
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Bridgette A. Wimberly
Time Period:
20th Century
Place:
Birdland Jazz Club, New York City
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Addie Parker | Soprano | L |
| Charlie Parker | Tenor | L |
| Chan Parker | Soprano | F |
| Doris Parker | Soprano | F |
| Rebecca Parker | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Dizzy Gillespie | Baritone | F |
| Nica | Mezzo Soprano | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus