THAT I AM ONE AND DOUBLE TOO -- An opera based on Kleist's "The Marquise of O"

Full-length opera, based on  a novella by Kleist, an 18th c. German author, "The Marquise of O".  German version:  "dass ich eins und doppelt bin":  Eine Oper nach Kleists Die Marquise von O...

Major roles

Julietta, the widowed  Marquise of  O.                                            Lyric Soprano
The Russian Graf  Pjotr F. (Count Peter/Pjotr F.                              Lyric baritone
Obrist von G., Julietta’s father, commandant of the citadel              Tenor
Obristin von G., Julietta’s mother                                                   Mezzo soprano
Stephan, Julietta’s brother                                                            Bass- Baritone
Susanne, Julietta’s lady-in-waiting                                                 Mezzo soprano

Other

Julietta’s children: twins, Luise & Mario, about 8 years old               speaking roles (a folklike melody included)
Leader of a group of 5 Russian soldiers                                         Baritone

Group of 5 Russian soldiers                                                         TB  (short solos )
The Russian General                                                                   Bass

Doctor                                                                                       Baritone
Midwife                                                                                      Mezzo soprano                    

7-8 Townspeople (incl SATB quartet)                                (short solos and quartet)

Extras

inhabitants of the citadel and soldiers