Sapho
Classification added June 14, 2016Premiered April 16, 1851
Paris, France. Paris Opéra
Composer:
Charles Gounod
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Émile Augier
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
based on Greek legends
Time Period:
6th Century B.C.
Place:
Greece
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Glycère | Soprano | L |
| Sapho | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Phaon | Tenor | L |
| Alcée | Tenor | F |
| Pythéas | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Coryphée | Soprano | B |
| Crates | Tenor | B |
| Solo Tenor | Tenor | B |
| Shepherd | Tenor | B |
| Herald #1 | Tenor | B |
| Herald #2 | Baritone | B |
| Solo Baritone | Baritone | B |
| Cynégire | Baritone | B |
| High Priest | Bass | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB