Susannah
Classification added June 24, 2016Premiered February 24, 1955
Tallahassee, Florida. Florida State University
Composer:
Carlisle Floyd
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Carlisle Floyd
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
New York Critics Circle Award for the “Best Opera” in 1956.
Time Period:
The Present
Place:
New Hope Valley, Tennessee
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Susannah Polk | Soprano | L |
| Olin Blitch | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Sam Polk | Tenor | L |
| Little Bat McLean | Tenor | F |
| Mrs. McLean | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Elder McLean | Baritone | S |
| Elder Ott | Baritone | S |
| Elder Gleaton | Tenor | S |
| Elder Hayes | Tenor | S |
| Mrs. Hayes | Soprano | S |
| Mrs. Ott | Contralto | S |
| Mrs. Gleaton | Soprano | S |
| Two Men | Basses | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 20
Divisi: SATB