Jakobsleiter, Die (Jacob's Ladder)
Classification added January 25, 2016Premiered 1961
Vienna
Composer:
Arnold Schoenberg
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Arnold Schoenberg
Description:
Oratorio
Notes:
completed by Winfried Zillig
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Die Seele (The Soul) | Soprano | L |
| Gabriel | Baritone | L |
| Der Sterbende (Dying One) | Soprano (spoken role) | F |
| Der Mönch (The Monk) | Tenor (spoken role) | S |
| Ein Aufrühruscher (A Protester) | Tenor (spoken role) | S |
| Ein Berufener (He Who Is Called) | Tenor | S |
| Der Auserwählte (The Chosen One) | Baritone | S |
| Ein Ringender (He Who Struggles) | Baritone (spoken role) | S |
Minimum Chorus: 40
Divisi: SATB