Gregory Spears

Castor and Patience

Subtitle	opera in two acts
Text information	Words and story by Tracy K. Smith
Year(s) composed	2020
Publisher	Schott Music
Instrumentation	piano/vocal score
Duration	140'
Commission	Commissioned by Cincinnati Opera
Language	English
Roles	Castor · bass-baritone - Celese · mezzo-soprano - Ruthie · soprano - Judah · tenor - Patience · soprano - West · bass-baritone - Wilhelmina ("Willie") · soprano - Clarissa · soprano - Jane · mezzo-soprano - Cato · baritone - Nestor · tenor - Second Man · bass