Rossignol, Le (The Nightingale)
Classification added June 14, 2016Premiered May 26, 1914
Paris Opera
Composer:
Igor Stravinsky
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Stepan Mitusov and Igor Stravinsky
Description:
Opera in III Acts
Notes:
Text after Hans Christian Anderson
Time Period:
Ancient Times
Place:
China
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman | Tenor | L |
| The Nightingale | Soprano | L |
| The Cook | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| The Chamberlain | Bass | F |
| The Bonze | Bass | F |
| The Emperor of China | Baritone | F |
| Death | Contralto | F |
| 1st Japanese Envoy | Tenor | B |
| 2nd Japanese Envoy | Baritone | B |
| 3rd Japanese Envoy | Tenor | B |
| Soprano-Tenor-Alto Solos (Act II) | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB