Tea: A Mirror of Soul
Classification added June 27, 2016Premiered October 22, 2002
Tokyo, Japan. Suntory Hall
Composer:
Tan Dun
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Tan Dun and Xu Ying
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Translation: Diana Liao
Time Period:
Ancient times
Place:
Japan and China
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Lan/Chinese Princess/Puppet Monk | Soprano | L |
| Lu/Shadow/Ritualist/Daughter of Tea Sage Luyu | Contralto | L |
| Seikyo/Japanese Monk | Baritone | L |
| Prince/Puppet Monkey King | Tenor | F |
| Emperor/Father of Lan/Shadow | Bass | F |
Minimum Chorus: 8
Divisi: B