Written on Skin

Classification added July 7, 2016
Premiered July 7, 2012
Aix-en-Provence, France. Grand Théâtre de Provence

Composer:

George Benjamin
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Martin Crimp
Description:
Opera in Three Parts

Notes:

after the anonymous 13th Century razo Guillem de Cabestanh – Le Coeur Mangé

Time Period:

13th Century; the Present

Place:

France

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Agnès SopranoL
The Protector BaritoneL
Angel #1 / The Boy CountertenorL
Angel #2 / Marie Mezzo-SopranoF
Angel #3 / John TenorF
Minimum Chorus: No chorus