Miss Julie
Classification added March 23, 2023Premiered November 4, 1965
New York, NY. New York City Opera
Composer:
Ned Rorem
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Kenward Elmslie
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
Based on the 1888 play by August Strindberg.
Boosey & Hawkes, London. Piano/vocal score BK-569 (revised version)
Time Period:
19th Century
Place:
A country estate in Sweden
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Julie | Soprano | L |
| John | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Christine | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| The Girl | Soprano | S |
| Wildcat Boy | Soprano or Treble | S |
| Niels | Tenor | S |
| The Boy | Tenor | S |
| Stableboy | Bass | B |
| Chorus Solo | Tenor | B |
| Chorus Solo | Baritone | B |
| Chorus Solo | Bass | B |
| Chorus Solo | Soprano | CB |
| Chorus Solo | Soprano | CB |
| Chorus Solo | Alto | 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
Chorus Notes:
A note in the score states that the Chorus can be eliminated from Act II and sing only in Act I. To do so, the note gives instruction for the cut to be made in Act II.