vin herbé, Le
Classification added June 30, 2016Premiered March 28, 1942
Zürich, Switzerland
Composer:
Frank Martin
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Joseph Bédier
Description:
Secular Oratorio
Notes:
based on Bédier’s version of a legend, Le Roman de Tristan et Iseut
Time Period:
Legendary
Place:
Ireland; the ship; the forest of Morois; Cornwall
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Soprano #1 | Soprano | F |
| Soprano #2/Isolde | Soprano | L |
| Soprano #3/Branghien | Soprano | L |
| Alto #1/Isolde with the white hands | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Alto #2/Isolde’s Mother | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Alto #3 | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Tenor #1 | Tenor | F |
| Tenor #2/Tristan | Tenor | L |
| Tenor #3/Kaherdin | Tenor | F |
| Bass #1/King Mark | Baritone | L |
| Bass #2/Duke Hoël | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Bass #3 | Bass | F |
Minimum Chorus: The 12 singers sing as the Ensemble as well as their respective roles, as noted.