Christopher Sly
Classification added November 16, 2015Premiered May 31, 1963
Minneapolis, Minnesota. University of Minnesota
Composer:
Dominick Argento
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
John Manlove
Description:
Opera in Two Scenes
Notes:
based on the induction from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
Time Period:
16th Century
Place:
England
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A Lord | Tenor | L |
| Christopher Sly | Baritone | L |
| First Lady | Soprano | F |
| Second Lady | Soprano | F |
| Huntsman/Servant #2 | Tenor | F |
| Huntsman/Servant #1 | Baritone | F |
| Huntsman/Servant #3 | Bass | F |
| A Page | Soprano | S |
| Marion Hacket | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Peter Turph | Tenor | S |
| Henry Pimpernell | Bass-Baritone | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus