Titon et l’Aurore
Classification added June 2, 2026Premiered 9 January 1753
The Royal Academy of Music, Paris, France
Composer:
Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Abbé de La Marre
Description:
Opera in a Prologue and 3 Acts
Notes:
based on mythology
Mme Boivin, Le Clerc, Publisher, Paris, France
manuscript score, no date
Time Period:
Mythological
Place:
Ancient Times
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | Soprano | L |
| Pales | Soprano | L |
| Titon | Countertenor | L |
| Aeolus | Baritone | F |
| Amour | Soprano | S |
| A nymph | Soprano | S |
| Prometheus | Baritone | S |
| Solo Soprano | Soprano | B |
| Solo Alto | Alto | B |
| Solo Tenor | Tenor | B |
| Solo Bass | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 20
Divisi: SATB