Sapho is a 3-act opera by Charles Gounod to a libretto by Émile Augier which was premiered by the Paris Opera at the Salle Le Peletier on 16 April 1851. It was presented only 9 times in its initial production, but was a succès d'estime for the young composer, with the critics praising Act 3 in particular. It was later revived in 2-act (1858) and 4-act (1884) versions, achieving a total of 48 performances.
| Librettist | Émile Augier |
| Date of composition | 1851 (revised in 1858 and in 1884) |
| Premiered | 1851, April 16th (Salle Le Peletier) in Paris, France |
| Type | Opera |
| Instruments |
Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
- Sapho
Voice (Mezzo-Soprano) - Glycère Voice (Mezzo-Soprano) - OEnone Voice (Tenor) - Phaon Voice (Bass) - Pythéas Voice (Baritone) - Alcée Voice (Bass) - Pittacus Voice (Bass) - Cynégire Voice (Tenor) - Cratés Voice (Tenor) - Agathon Voice (Bass) - High Priest Voice (Tenor) - A shepherd Chorus/Choir - People, young people, conspirators Orchestra |
| Autotranslations beta |
Charles Gounod: Sapho Charles Gounod: Sapho Charles Gounod: Sapho |