Jasager, Der

Classification added February 24, 2026
Premiered 23 June 1930
Zentralinstitut für Erziehung und Unterricht, Berlin, Germany

Composer:

Kurt Weill
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Bertold Brecht
Description:
Opera in 2 Acts

Notes:

based on Taniko, a traditional Japanese No play.

Universal Editions,Vienna, Austria

piano/vocal score 8206

Time Period:

Unspecified

Place:

In the mountains

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
The Teacher BaritoneL
The Boy TrebleF
The Mother Mezzo sopranoF
Student #1 Treble (or Tenor)S
Student #2 Treble (or Tenor)S
Student #3 Treble (or Baritone)S
Minimum Chorus: 12
Divisi: SATB