Sapho
Classification added August 1, 2018Premiered November 27, 1897
Paris, France. Théâtre de l’Opéra-Comique
Composer:
Jules Massenet
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Henri Cain and Arthur Bernède
Description:
Opera in Five Acts
Notes:
Based on the 1884 novel by Alphonse Daudet
Time Period:
19th Century
Place:
Paris, France
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Fanny Legrand | Soprano | L |
| Jean Gaussin | Tenor | L |
| Irène | Soprano | F |
| Divonne | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Caoudal | Baritone | F |
| La Borderie | Tenor | S |
| Césaire | Bass | S |
| Restaurant Keeper | Baritone | B |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB