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Work Info
The Tale of Genji
Original title: The Tale of Genji (English)
Other titles: 源氏物語 (Japanese)
Other titles: 源氏物語 (Japanese)
| Composer | Minoru Miki |
|---|---|
| Original Author | Shikibu Murasaki |
| Libretto Author | Colin Graham |
| Composition | 3 acts |
| Casts | Prince Genji(bar), Old Emperor(bas bar), Fujitsubo(lirico soprano), Lady Rokujo(spinto soprano), To-no-Chujo(ten), Murasaki(lirico soprano), Shonagon(alt), Kokiden(coloratura mezzo soprano), Aoi(lirico mezzo soprano), Suzaku(bar), Koremitsu(bar), Old Recluse of Akashi(bas bar), Lady of Akashi(sop), Boy Genji(silent role), Boy Reizei(silent role), Boy Suzaku(silent role) |
| Expected length | 180 minutes. |
| First Performer | Opera Theatre of Saint Louis |
| First Performed Place | Opera Theatre of Saint Louis |
| Language | English, Japanese |
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Stage Dates Company Title 2001/9/16-20 Opera Theatre of Saint Louis NISSAY OPERA 2001 Japanese Writer Opera Series II, by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis The Tale of Genji 2008/11/8 オペラ座山形 The Tale of Genji