M. Butterfly
Classification added April 19, 2022Premiered August 1, 2020
Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe Opera
Composer:
Huang Ruo
Original Language:
English, Italian
Librettist:
David Henry Hwang
Description:
Opera in 3 Acts
Notes:
Based on the 1988 play by the librettist. Ricordi Publishers. Piano/vocal score RICL 480 dated 2020
Time Period:
1964-1986
Place:
Paris, France and Beijing, China
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Song Liling | Countertenor | L |
| René Gallimard | Baritone | L |
| Comrade Chin / Shu Fang | Soprano | F |
| Manuel Toulon / Judge | Bass | F |
| Marc | Tenor | S |
| Partygoer #1 | Soprano | B |
| Partygoer #2 | Mezzo Soprano | B |
| Partygoer #3 | Tenor | B |
| Partygoer #4 | Bass-Baritone | B |
| Agent #1 | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
| Agent #2 | Tenor | CB |
| Please be advised: Contact AGMA for classification if you are combining roles, and/or for classification of unassigned lines, and/or for classification of any combination of Chorus and Solo bits from what has been performed previously. |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB