| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| The Emperor | Tenor | L |
| The Empress | Soprano | L |
| The Nurse | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| Barak | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Barak's Wife | Soprano | L |
| A Spirit Messenger | Baritone | F |
| Keeper of the Gates of the Temple | Soprano or Tenor (Falsetto) | S |
| Apparition of a Youth | Tenor | S |
| Voice of the Falcon | Soprano | S |
| Barak's One-Eyed Brother | Bass | S |
| Barak's One-Armed Brother | Bass | S |
| Barak's Hunchback Brother | Tenor | S |
| Voice from Above | Contralto | B |
| Six Children's Voices | 3 Sopranos & 3 Altos | B |
| Voices of the Nightwatchmen | 3 Basses | B |
| Servants - Solo voices | 2 Sopranos & Mezzo-Soprano | B |
| Minimum Chorus: 32 | ||
| Divisi: SATB | ||
| Chorus Notes: + Children’s Chorus |
Schedule C