Wuthering Heights
Classification added July 7, 2016Premiered July 16, 1958 | April 9, 1959 (Rvsd)
Sante Fe. New York City Opera (Rvsd)
Composer:
Carlisle Floyd
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Carlisle Floyd
Description:
A Musical Drama in III Acts with Prologue
Notes:
Text based on the novel by Emily Bronte
Time Period:
Prologue – 1835 / the Opera – 1817-1821
Place:
The Moor Country of Northern England
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Earnshaw (Cathy) | Soprano | L |
| Heathcliff | Baritone | L |
| Nelly | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| Edgar Linton | Tenor | L |
| Isabella Linton | Soprano | F |
| Hindley Earnshaw | Tenor | F |
| Mr. Earnshaw | Bass | S |
| Joseph | Tenor | S |
| Lockwood | Tenor | S |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB