Tender Land, The
Classification added June 27, 2016Premiered April 1, 1954
New York. New York City Opera
Composer:
Aaron Copland
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Horace Everett
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Based on James Agee’s book “Let Us Now Praise Famous Men”
Time Period:
Mid-1930s
Place:
Midwest, USA
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Ma Moss | Contralto | L |
| Laurie | Soprano | L |
| Top | Baritone | L |
| Martin | Tenor | L |
| Grandpa Moss | Bass | F |
| Mr. Splinters | Tenor | S |
| Mrs. Splinters | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Beth, a child | Speaking | S |
| Mrs. Jenks | Soprano | B |
| Mr. Jenks | Baritone | B |
| 1st and 2nd Men (Guests) | Tenor and Bass | CB |
| 3rd Guest | Soprano | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 12
Divisi: SATB