Noye's Fludde
Classification added May 13, 2016Premiered June 18, 1958
Aldeburgh Festival, Orford Church
Composer:
Benjamin Britten
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Text is from "English Miracle Plays, Moralities and Interludes" edited by Alfred W. Pollard, Clarendon Press, Oxford
Description:
The Chester Miracle Play, Moralities and Interludes
Time Period:
Biblical Times
Place:
Ark
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Voice of God | Speaker | L |
| Noye | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Mrs. Noye | Contralto | L |
| Noye's Sons | ||
| Sem | Boy Treble | S |
| Ham | Boy Treble | S |
| Jaffett | Boy Treble | S |
| Their Wives | ||
| Mrs. Sem | Girl Soprano | S |
| Mrs. Ham | Girl Soprano | S |
| Mrs. Jaffett | Girl Soprano | S |
| Mrs. Noye's Gossips (4) | Girl Soprano | B |