Tobias and the Angel
Classification added November 4, 2016Premiered July 7, 1999
London, England. Christ Church, Highbury
Composer:
Jonathan Dove
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
David Lan
Description:
Opera in One Act
Notes:
from the 1930 play by James Bridie and the Apocrypha
Time Period:
Biblical times
Place:
Nineveh and Ecbatana
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Tobias | Tenor | L |
| Raphael (Stranger) | Countertenor | L |
| Tobit | Baritone | L |
| Raguel | Tenor | F |
| Edna | Soprano | S |
| Anna | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Sara | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Ashmodeus | Baritone | S |
| A Solo Man | Baritone | CB |
| A Man | Bass | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
‘+ Children’s Chorus