Mireille
Classification added April 15, 2016Premiered March 19, 1864
Paris, France. Théâtre Lyrique
Composer:
Charles Gounod
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Michel Carré
Description:
Opera in Five Acts
Notes:
based on the epic poem “Mirèio” by Frédéric Mistral
Time Period:
19th Century
Place:
Provence
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Mireille | Soprano | L |
| Vincent | Tenor | L |
| Ourrias | Baritone | L |
| Taven | Contralto | F |
| Ramon | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Vincenette | Soprano | S |
| Ambroise | Bass-Baritone | S |
| Andreloun (Berger) | Treble, Soprano, or Tenor | B |
| Heavenly Voice | Soprano | B |
| Clémence | Soprano | B |
| Arlésien | Baritone | B |
| Ferryman | Bass | B |
| Echo | Baritone | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 40
Divisi: SATB