Quamino’s Map
Classification added August 13, 2022Premiered April 23, 2022
Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Opera Theater
Composer:
Errollyn Wallen
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Deborah Brevoort
Description:
Opera in One Act
Notes:
Loosely inspired by the novel Incomparable World by S. I. Martin.
Self-published by the composer, dated January 31, 2022
Time Period:
18th Century
Place:
London, England
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Alumond | Soprano | L |
| Juba Freeman | Tenor | L |
| Quamino Dolly | Bass | L |
| Grace Alumond | Soprano | F |
| Dele Piebald | Tenor | F |
| Captain Archibald Campbell | Baritone | F |
| Elizabeth Alumond | Soprano | S |
| Rev. Milton Allison | Tenor | S |
| The score indicates that the following roles may come from the Chorus: | ||
| Mistress Paddington | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Tawny Betty | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| White Madame / Wedding Guest | Soprano | B |
| Whipping Customer / Man / Manservant | Tenor | B |
| Constable | Bass | B |
| Please be advised: Contact AGMA for classification if you are combining roles, and/or for classification of unassigned lines, and/or for classification of any combination of Chorus and Solo bits from what has been performed previously. |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
In the premiere production, a chorus of 16 was used, each of whom was engaged as a Solo Bit. Should any production contemplate this casting, the Company must contact AGMA in advance to discuss it prior to contracting those Artists.