Marnie
Classification added January 13, 2025Premiered November 18, 2017
English National Opera, London, England
Composer:
Nico Muhly
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Nicholas Wright
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
Based on the 1961 book by Winston Graham.
St. Rose Music Publishing Co./Chester Music Ltd. Piano/vocal score dated April 9, 2018
Time Period:
1959
Place:
England
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Marnie | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Mark Rutland | Baritone | L |
| Terry Rutland | Countertenor | F |
| Mrs. Rutland | Soprano | S |
| Lucy | Soprano | S |
| Dawn | Soprano | S |
| Shadow Marnie #1 | Soprano | S |
| Shadow Marnie #2 | Soprano | S |
| Shadow Marnie #3 | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Shadow Marnie #4 | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Marnie’s Mother | Contralto | S |
| Little Boy | Treble | S |
| Mr. Strutt | Tenor | S |
| Laura Fleet | Soprano | B |
| Malcolm Fleet | Tenor | B |
| Dr. Roman | Bass | B |
| Miss Fedder | Soprano | CB |
| Marnie’s Mother in 1940 | Soprano | CB |
| Derek | 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: 40
Divisi: SATB