Hamlet [Dean]
Classification added October 19, 2020Premiered June 11, 2017
Lewes, East Sussex, England. Glyndebourne Festival Opera
Composer:
Brett Dean
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Matthew Jocelyn
Description:
Opera in 2 Acts
Notes:
Based on the William Shakespeare play.
Full conductor score published by Boosey and Hawkes.
Time Period:
14th Century
Place:
Elsinore, Denmark
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Ophelia | Soprano | L |
| Gertrude | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Hamlet | Tenor | L |
| Claudius | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Rosencrantz | Countertenor | F |
| Guildenstern | Countertenor | F |
| Polonius | Tenor | F |
| Laertes | Tenor | F |
| Horatio | Baritone | F |
| Player #2 | Tenor | S |
| Player #3 | Tenor | S |
| Marcellus/Player #4* | Baritone | S |
| Ghost/Gravedigger/Player #1* | Bass | S |
| Semi-chorus:** | Sopranos (2) | S (2) |
| Altos (2) | S (2) | |
| Tenors (2) | S (2) | |
| Basses (2) | S (2) | |
| * Role doublings are as indicated in the score | ||
| ** As indicated in the score, the Semi-chorus is placed among the instrumental players in the orchestra pit. The Semi-chorus divides into eight parts (one per part) throughout much of the opera. | ||
| Please be advised: Contact AGMA for classification if you are combining roles, and/or for classification of unassigned lines, and/or for classification of any combination of Chorus and Solo bits from what has been performed previously. |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
The Chorus is on-stage throughout the opera.