Where the Wild Things Are
Classification added July 6, 2016Premiered November 28, 1980
Brussels. Théâtre de la Monnaie
Composer:
Oliver Knussen
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Maurice Sendak and Oliver Knussen
Description:
Fantasy Opera in One Act
Notes:
Based on the picture book by Maurice Sendak.
Classification is of the revised version of 1984.
Time Period:
Timeless (in Max’s dreams)
Place:
Max’s room; A Forest; The Island of the Wild Things
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Max | Soprano | L |
| Tzippy, the female Wild Thing | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Wild Thing with Beard | Tenor | F |
| Wild Thing with Horns | Baritone | F |
| Rooster Wild Thing | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Bull Wild Thing | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Mama | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Goat Wild Thing | Tenor | B |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus