Mikado, The

Classification added April 15, 2016
Premiered March 14, 1885
London. Savoy

Composer:

Arthur Sullivan
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
William Schwenck Gilbert
Description:
Comic opera in II Acts

Time Period:

19th Century

Place:

Japan

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Nanki-Poo TenorL
Ko-Ko BaritoneL
Yum-Yum SopranoL
Katisha ContraltoL
The Mikado Bass-BaritoneF
Pooh-Bah BaritoneF
Pish-Tush BaritoneS
Pitti-Sing ContraltoS
Peep-Bo SopranoS
A Noble Bass-BaritoneCB
Minimum Chorus: 20
Divisi: SATB