The Hero

Opera in 2 acts
Music by
Gian Carlo Menotti
Libretto by
Gian Carlo Menotti
Language
English
Premiere
1976
Roles
  • David Murphy
    Baritone
    • Mildred Murphy, David’s wife
      Mezzo-Soprano
      • Barbara, David’s cousin
        Soprano
        • Dr. Briankoff
          Tenor
          • The Mayor
            Bass
            • The Shopkeeper
              Bass
              • The Jeweler
                Tenor
                • The Guide
                  Baritone
                  • Husband of tourist couple #1
                    Baritone
                    • Wife of tourist couple #1
                      Mezzo-Soprano
                      • Husband of tourist couple #2
                        Tenor
                        • Wife of tourist couple #2
                          Soprano