Mourning Becomes Electra [revised version]
Classification added May 3, 2016Premiered March 17, 1967 - October 18, 2003* [revised version]
New York, New York. Metropolitan Opera - Seattle, Washington. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall* [revised version]
Composer:
Marvin David Levy
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Henry W. Butler
Description:
Opera in Two Acts [revised version]
Notes:
after the play by Eugene O’Neill
* A revised version was first produced by the Seattle Opera in 2003. Further revisions were made for a 2004 production by New York City Opera. This classification reflects those revisions.
Time Period:
Spring and Summer of the years 1865 and 1866
Place:
New England
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Mannon | Soprano | L |
| Lavinia Mannon | Soprano | L |
| Orin Mannon | High Baritone or Dramatic Tenor** | L |
| Captain Adam Brant | Baritone | F |
| Helen Niles | Soprano | S |
| Peter Niles | Baritone | S |
| General Ezra Mannon | Bass | S |
| Jed | Bass | B |
| ** The revised score states that either voice category can sing this role. |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus