Roméo et Juliette
Classification added June 13, 2016Premiered April 27, 1867
Paris. Théâtre-Lyrique
Composer:
Charles Gounod
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
Description:
Opera in Five Acts
Notes:
Words after the tragedy by Shakespeare
Time Period:
14th Century
Place:
Verona
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Romeo, a Montague | Tenor | L |
| Juliette, daughter of a Capulet | Soprano | L |
| Mercutio | Baritone | L |
| Friar Laurent | Bass | F |
| Count Capulet | Bass | F |
| Tybalt, Capulet's nephew | Tenor | S |
| Duke of Verona | Bass | S |
| Stephano, Romeo's Page | Soprano | S |
| Gertrude, Juliette's Nurse | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Gregorio, a Capulet retainer | Baritone | B |
| Benvolio, a Montague retainer | Tenor | B |
| Count Paris | Baritone | B |
| Friar Jean (Act V) | Bass | B |
| *Manuela | Soprano | CB |
| *Pepita | Mezzo-Soprano | CB |
| *Angelo | Tenor | CB |
| *Manuela, Pepita, Angelo – Nuptials Procession, which is often cut | ||
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Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB