Tell Tale Heart
Classification added March 10, 2025Premiered 2011 (exact date uncertain)
Royal Opera House, London, England
Composer:
Stewart Copeland
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Stewart Copeland
Description:
Opera in One Act
Notes:
Based on the 1843 Edgar Allan Poe story. Palmyra Music/G. Schirmer. Full conductor score, dated 2011
Time Period:
unspecified
Place:
an old man’s house
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar / Baritone | Baritone | L |
| Neighbor #1 / Soprano | Soprano | F |
| Neighbor #2 / Mezzo Soprano | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Alan / Tenor / Police Officer #1 | Tenor | F |
| Shadow Edgar / Bass-baritone / Police Officer #2 | Bass-Baritone | F |
Minimum Chorus: No Chorus