X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Classification added April 23, 2023Premiered September 28, 1986
New York City Opera. New York, NY
Composer:
Anthony Davis
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Thulani Davis
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
2022 revised version for Detroit Opera.
From a story by Christopher Davis based on real events.
G. Schirmer, New York, NY. Piano/vocal score with no plate number
Time Period:
1930s - 1960s
Place:
United States
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Louise / Betty | Soprano | L |
| Street / Elijah Muhammad | Tenor | L |
| Malcolm X | Baritone | L |
| Queen Mother / Ella | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Reginald | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Young Malcolm | Treble | S |
| Social Worker / Reporter #1 | Soprano | S |
| Cop / Reporter #2 | Tenor | S |
| Ensemble | ||
| Soprano #1 / Neighbor | Soprano | S |
| Soprano #2 | Soprano | S |
| Alto #1 | Alto | S |
| Alto #2 | Alto | S |
| Tenor #1 / Postman | Tenor | S |
| Tenor #2 | Tenor | S |
| Tenor #3 | Tenor | S |
| Tenor #4 | Tenor | S |
| Baritone #1 | Baritone | S |
| Baritone #2 / Friend | Baritone | S |
| Bass #1 / Garvey Preacher | Bass | S |
| Bass #2 | Bass | S |
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Minimum Chorus: The Ensemble is the Chorus