Juniper Tree, The
Classification added April 28, 2026Premiered 11 December 1985
American Repertory Theater, Cambridge, MA
Composer:
Philip Glass and Robert Moran
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Arthur Yorinks
Description:
Opera in a Prologue and 2 Acts
Notes:
based on a Brothers Grimm tale
Dunvagen Music Publishers,New York City, NY
piano/vocal score , revised 8 October 1986
Time Period:
long ago
Place:
a house with a juniper tree in a courtyard
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Step-Mother | Mezzo-soprano | L |
| Son / Juniper Bird * | Treble or Soprano | L |
| Husband (Father) | Baritone | L |
| Wife | Soprano | F |
| Daughter | Soprano | S |
| Mama Bird | Soprano | B |
| Miller | Tenor | B |
| Cobbler | Baritone | B |
| Goldsmith | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 12
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
+ Children’s chorus