Righteous, The
Classification added March 25, 2024Premiered July 13, 2024
Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, NM
Composer:
Gregory Spears
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Tracy K. Smith
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
Schott Helicon Music Corporation, New York, NY. Piano/vocal score dated February 2024
Time Period:
1979-1990
Place:
A state in the American Southwest
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Sheila | Soprano | L |
| Michele | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| David | Baritone | L |
| Jonathan | Countertenor | F |
| Jacob | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Marilyn | Soprano | S |
| Shannon | Soprano | S |
| Deirdre | Soprano | S |
| CM (Chris Michael) | Tenor | S |
| Eli | Tenor | S |
| Paul | Bass-Baritone | S |
| Deacon #1 | Baritone | B |
| Woman #1 / Jenny | Soprano | B * |
| Woman #2 / Event Planner | Mezzo Soprano | B * |
| Woman #3 / Woman / Ruth | Mezzo Soprano | B * |
| Deacon #2 / Joe / Representative | Bass-Baritone | B * |
| Deacon #3 / Young Aide | Tenor | B * |
| * The combined roles are as specified in the score. | ||
| 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: 36
Divisi: SATB