Night at the Chinese Opera, A
Classification added April 7, 2025Premiered 8 July 1987
Kent Opera at the Everyman Theater, Cheltenham, England
Composer:
Judith Weir
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Judith Weir
Description:
Opera in 3 Acts
Notes:
adapted from the Chinese drama The Orphan of Chao by Chin Chun-Hsiang,Novello and Company, Ltd. Publisher, London, England, piano/vocal score, dated 1987
Time Period:
13th Century
Place:
China
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Little Moon / Soprano Actor | Soprano | L |
| Mezzo soprano Actor | Mezzo soprano | L |
| Military Governor | Countertenor | L |
| Tenor Actor | Tenor | L |
| Chao Lin | Baritone | L |
| Mrs.Chin / Old Crone | Mezzo soprano | F |
| Old P’eng / Mountain Dweller | Tenor | F |
| Nightwatchman / Marco Polo | Tenor | F |
| Soldier | Bass | F |
| Chao Sun / Fireman | Baritone | S |
| * Multiple roles are specified in the score for most of the cast. The Introductory pages of the score give all details for casting assignments. |
Minimum Chorus: No Chorus