Prison, The

Classification added February 24, 2026

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Premiered 19 February 1931

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Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland

Composer:

Ethel Smyth

Original Language:

English

Librettist:

Henry B. Brewster

Description:

Cantata in 2 Parts

Notes:

based on texts in Brewster’s 1891 book

Curwin & Sons Ltd., London, England

piano/vocal score, dated 1930

Time Period:

unspecified

Place:

an unknown prison

Classification key

L – Leading
F – Featured
S – Supporting
B – Solo Bit
CB – Chorus Bit
MB – Mute Bit

Role	Voice Part	Classification
The Soul	Soprano	L
The Prisoner	Bass-baritone	L

Minimum Chorus: 48

Divisi: SATB