Tarare
Classification added May 1, 2018Premiered June 8, 1787
Paris, France. Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Composer:
Antonio Salieri
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais
Description:
Opera in a Prologue and Five Acts
Time Period:
The middle ages
Place:
Persia
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Calpigi | Countertenor | L |
| Tarare | Tenor | L |
| King Atar | Baritone | L |
| Spinette | Soprano | F |
| Arthénée | Baritone | F |
| Genius of Nature | Soprano | S |
| Astasie | Soprano | S |
| Genius of Fire | Baritone | S |
| Urson | Baritone | S |
| Altamort | Bass | S |
| Elamir | Treble | B |
| Shepherdess | Soprano | B |
| Peasant | Baritone | B |
| A Shade | Soprano | CB |
| Priest of Brahma | Baritone | CB |
| Slave | Baritone | CB |
| Eunuch | Baritone | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB