Voice of Ariadne, The
Classification added July 5, 2016Premiered June 11, 1974
England. Aldeburgh Festival
Composer:
Thea Musgrave
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Amalia Elguera
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
based on Henry James’ tale The Last of the Valerii
Time Period:
1870s
Place:
Rome
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| The Countess | Soprano | L |
| Marchesa Bianca Bianchi | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| Count Marco Valerio | Baritone | L |
| Baldovino | Tenor | F |
| Mr. Lamb | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Gualtiero | Bass | F |
| Mrs. Tracy | Contralto | S |
| Giovanni | Tenor | B |
| The statue | * | |
| * A recording that is available only from the publisher includes the recorded voice of Joan Davies, and is necessary to perform the opera. |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus