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L’Étranger

Action musicale in 2 acts

Music by Vincent d’Indy

Libretto by Vincent d’Indy

First Performance: Théâtre de la Monnaie, Brussels, January 7, 1903

Cast:
Vita                                              Soprano
L'Étranger                                   Baritone
André                                           Tenor
Vita's Mother                               Mezzo soprano
Madeleine                                    Soprano
Old Woman                                 Contralto
A girl                                            Soprano
1st girl, 1st Ouvrière                   Soprano
2nd girl                                        Soprano
2nd Ouvrière                                Soprano
3rd girl                                         Soprano
Old Pierre                                     Tenor
A young man                              Tenor
A Fisherman                                Bass
Smuggler, Old Fisherman          Bass
Old Marin                                    Bass
2 Children                                    Soprani
Several Functionaries                  Tenors
Chorus: (fishermen, marins, douaniers, ouvrières, pesants, etc.)
Smaller roles can be played by chorus members.

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Last updated: January 09, 2008