Jungle Book
Classification added March 4, 2025Premiered December 13, 2024
Washington National Opera, Washington, DC
Composer:
Kamala Sankaram
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Kelley Rourke
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
Based on the 1894 collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling. October 2024 revised/expanded version. Just a Theory Press. Piano/vocal score JAT-138-028.01
Time Period:
An earlier time
Place:
A jungle in India
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Mowgli | Treble | L |
| Raksha | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Baloo | Bass-baritone | L |
| Bagheera | Soprano | F |
| Shere Khan | Tenor | F |
| Hyena | Soprano | S |
| Little Brother | Treble | S |
| Cub #1 | Treble | B |
| Cub #2 | Treble | B |
| Cub #3 | Treble | B |
| Rebel Leader | Treble | B |
| Monkey | Treble | B |
| Snake | Treble | B |
| Tropical Bird | Treble | B |
| Peacock | Treble | B |
Minimum Chorus: Children's Chorus