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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
1:25
Number of Acts
3 scenes
Musical Style
Much of the music is tonal, most of it is influenced by medieval music, and everything is written in conventional notation and conventional meter.
Vocal & Musical Forces
The Virgin - soprano
Sister Beatrice - soprano
Prince Bellidor - tenor
Little Allette - a young girl
The Abbess - mezzo
Sister Eglantine - soprano
Sister Clemency - soprano
Sister Felicity - soprano
Sister Babine - mezzo
Sister Regina - mezzo
Sister Gisela - mezzo
The Priest - bass-baritone
Chorus of poor people, beggars, and pilgrims
Orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, one percussion player who plays tubular bells, xylophone, marimba, snare drum, conga drums, and temple blocks; harp, two violins, viola, cello, and double bass.