First Emperor, The
Classification added December 1, 2015Premiered December 21, 2006
New York. The Metropolitan Opera
Composer:
Tan Dun
Original Language:
English and Chinese
Librettist:
Ha Jin and Tan Dun
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
Revised Version-April 2007
Based on historical records by Sima Qian (c. 145 B.C. – 85 B.C.) and on the screenplay “The Legend of the Bloody Zheng” by Lu Wei
Time Period:
Chin Dynasty
Place:
China
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Yue-yang | Soprano | L |
| Emperor Chin | Tenor | L |
| Gao Jian-li | Tenor | L |
| Shaman | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Mother | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| General Wang | Bass | F |
| Chief Minister | Baritone | S |
| Yin-Yang Master | Peking Opera Singer | S |
| Guard | Baritone | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB