Dictator’s Wife, The
Classification added January 18, 2017Premiered January 13, 2017
Washington, DC. Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera
Composer:
Mohammed Fairouz
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Mohammed Hanif
Description:
Opera in Four Scenes
Notes:
based on Hanif’s 2008 play
Time Period:
contemporary
Place:
First Lady’s Bed Chamber
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| First Lady | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Ms. Holy | Soprano | F |
| Aide-de-camp | Baritone | F |
| I-Will-Sell-My-Children Mom | Soprano | S |
| Give-Me-Cheap-Petrol Protestor | Tenor | S |
| Death-Row Dad | Bass-Baritone | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus