What Next?
Classification added July 6, 2016Premiered September 16, 1999
Berlin, Germany. Staatsoper
Composer:
Elliott Carter
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Paul Griffiths
Description:
Opera in One Act
Time Period:
After a catastrophic accident
Place:
Amid the wreckage of the accident
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Rose | Soprano | L |
| Mama | Soprano | F |
| Stella | Contralto | F |
| Zen | Tenor | F |
| Harry or Larry | Baritone | F |
| Kid | Boy Alto | B |
| Two Road Workers | Silent* | |
| *Although it is possible to have two actors (supernumeraries) play the mute roles, the score indicates that the roles should be played by two of the percussionists from the orchestra. |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus