Venus and Adonis
Classification added June 29, 2016Premiered around 1683
The Court of King Charles II
Composer:
John Blow
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Unknown, but possibly by Anne Kingsmill
Description:
An opera in Three Acts with a Prologue
Notes:
based on Classical Myth
Time Period:
Timeless
Place:
The realm of Venus
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Venus | Soprano | L |
| Cupid | Soprano or Countertenor | L |
| Adonis | Baritone | F |
| A Huntsman | Countertenor | B |
| A Shepherdess | Soprano | B |
| A Shepherd | Tenor | B |
| Two Shepherds | Alto | CB |
| Bass | CB | |
| Three Graces | Soprano | CB |
| Alto | CB | |
| Bass | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 12
Divisi: SATB