Making of the Representative for Planet 8, The
Classification added March 24, 2016Premiered July 8, 1988
Houston, Texas. Houston Grand Opera
Composer:
Philip Glass
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Doris Lessing
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
based on the 1982 science fiction novel by Doris Lessing
Time Period:
the future
Place:
Planet 8
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Alsi | Soprano | L |
| Doeg | Baritone | L |
| Johor | Bass | L |
| Klin | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Bratch | Contralto | S |
| Pedug | Baritone | S |
| Rivalin | Soprano | B |
| Marl | Bass | B |
| Representatives* | Choristers* | CB |
| * The Representatives speak short phrases. The score does not indicate which vocal part should speak any specific line. |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB