Peter Ibbetson

Classification added June 1, 2016
Premiered February 7, 1931
New York, New York. Metropolitan Opera

Composer:

Deems Taylor
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Constance Collier and Deems Taylor
Description:
Opera in Three Acts

Notes:

based on the 1891 novel by George du Maurier

Time Period:

1850s-1880s

Place:

England and France

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Mary, Duchess of Towers SopranoL
Peter Ibbetson TenorL
Mrs. Deane Mezzo-SopranoF
Colonel Ibbetson BaritoneF
Mrs. Glyn ContraltoS
Achille TenorS
Major Duquesnois BaritoneS
Marie Pasquier SopranoB
Madame Seraskier SopranoB
Diana Vivash SopranoB
Victorine SopranoB
Madge Plunkett Mezzo-SopranoB
Charlie Plunkett TenorB
Servant TenorB
Chaplain BaritoneB
Guy Mainwaring BaritoneB
Pasquier de la Marière BaritoneB
Prison Governor BaritoneB
Turnkey BassB
Sister of Charity (Nurse) Mezzo-SopranoCB
Manservant BaritoneCB
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Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB