Francis Poulenc · 1899–1963 · French
| Composed | 1957 |
| Instrumentation | 3[1.2.3/pic] 3[1.2.Eh] 3[1.2.bcl] 3[1.2.cbn] — 4 3 3 1 — tmp+1 — 2hp pf — str |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Soloists | Blanche (sop), Madame de Croissy (contralto), Madame Lidoine (sop), Mother Marie (mez), Sister Constance (light sop), the Chevalier (ten) + ten further roles |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Discovery — worth programming, rarely heard |
| Editions & hire | Durand-Salabert-Eschig (UMPC) ↗ |
| Source | Instrumentation source (verified) ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.