Soprano Characters from Operas

Lead

La voix humaine

  french language 20th century lyric soprano full lyric soprano spinto soprano light lyric soprano lover suicide depression jealousy mental illness  mental breakdown 

Supporting

Werther

  sister teen sweet domestic joyful 

Ensemble

Werther

  children siblings choir christmas carol family 

Lead

The Wreckers

  public domain religion cornwall cornish lyric soprano coloratura soprano daughter lover  gossip 

Ensemble

The Wreckers

  public domain fisherman shepherd wife miner husband religion punishment  sin 

Supporting

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history historical figure african-american mother wife activist muslim full lyric soprano dual role multiple roles 

Supporting

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical african-american history new york accent new york city social worker blonde girlfriend reporter interviewer racial divide lyric soprano multiple roles 

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history neighbor activist sweetheart girlfriend muslim pilgrim african-american multiple roles