Fausto

Classification added February 24, 2026
Premiered 7 March 1831
Théátre-Italien, Paris, France

Composer:

Louise Bertin
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Louise Bertin
Description:
Opera in 4 Acts

Notes:

based on the 1790 play by Goethe

Palazzetto Bru Zane, Publishers, Venice, Italy

piano/vocal score, dated 2023

Time Period:

16th Century

Place:

Germany

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Margarita SopranoL
Fausto TenorL
Mefistofele Bass-baritoneL
A witch * Mezzo sopranoS
Marta * Mezzo sopranoS
Catarina Mezzo sopranoS
Valentino TenorS
Wagner ** BaritoneS
Town Crier ** BaritoneB
Citizen #1 SopranoB
Citizen #2 Mezzo sopranoB
Citizen #3 SopranoB
Citizen #4 Mezzo sopranoB
Citizen #5 SopranoB
Citizen #6 Mezzo sopranoB
Minimum Chorus: 28
Divisi: SATB