Thaïs
Classification added June 27, 2016Premiered March 16, 1894
Paris Opera
Composer:
Jules Massenet
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Louis Gallet
Description:
Opera in III Acts
Notes:
| Text based on the novel by Anatole France |
Time Period:
End of 4th Century A.D.
Place:
A Theban plane on the banks of the Nile
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Thais | Soprano | L |
| Athanael | Baritone | L |
| Nicias | Tenor | F |
| Palemon | Bass | S |
| Albine | Contralto | S |
| Crobyle | Soprano | S |
| Myrtale | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| La Charmeuse | High Col. Soprano | S |
| Slave (Servant) | Baritone | B |
| 5 Cenobites | Tenors, Bass-Baritones | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB