Pelléas et Mélisande
Classification added May 25, 2016Premiered April 30, 1902
Paris. Opéra-Comique
Composer:
Claude Debussy
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Maurice Maeterlinck
Description:
Opera in V Acts
Notes:
Text from Maurice Maeterlinck’s play
Time Period:
Legendary
Place:
The Mythical Kingdom of Allemonde
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Pelleas | Tenor | L |
| Melisande | Soprano | L |
| Golaud | Baritone | L |
| Arkel | Bass | L |
| Yniold | Soprano | F |
| Genevieve | Contralto | F |
| A Physician | Bass | B |
| A Shepherd (unseen – 4 meas.) | Bass | CB |
| 3 Old Men | Mute | MB |
Minimum Chorus: 18
Divisi: ATB