Lessons in Love and Violence
Classification added October 23, 2018Premiered May 10, 2018
London, England. Royal Opera House
Composer:
George Benjamin
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Martin Crimp
Description:
Opera in Two Parts, performed without a break
Notes:
Roughly based on events in Christopher Marlowe’s play Edward II
Time Period:
unspecified (14th Century)
Place:
unspecified (England)
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Isabel | Soprano | L |
| Mortimer | Tenor | L |
| King | Baritone | L |
| Gaveston/Stranger | Baritone | L |
| Boy/Young King | High Tenor | F |
| Witness 1/Singer 1/Woman 1 | Soprano | S |
| Witness 2/Singer 2/Woman 2 | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Witness 3/Madman | Bass | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus