Opera in 3 acts and 12 scenes
Faust (Baritone), Greta (Sopran), Mephistopheles 1 (Alto), Mefistofele 2 (Baritone), Wagner (Tenor), Student 1 (Tenor), Student 2 (Tenor), Student 3 (Bass-Baritone), Student 4 (Soprano), Witch (Bass), “Gatto Mammone” (Tenor), Godmother (Alto), Young Ballerina (Soprano), Old Ballerina (Alto).
Orchestra: 2 Flutes (I also Piccolo, II also Flute in G), 2 Oboes (I also Oboe d’amore, II also English Horn), Heckelphon, 3 Clarinets in Bb (I also Piccolo Clarinet in Eb, II e III also Bass Clarinets), Saxophone (1 player; Soprano, Alto, Baritone), 2 Bassoons (II also Contrabassoon), 4 French Horns, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Contrabass Tuba, Harp, Piano (also Celesta), Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Keyboard (from 3 to 5 players; Keyboard 4 and 5 may be programmed), Ondes Martenot (may be replaced by a Keyboard), Percussion (4 players), Electronic tape (4 tracks), Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses, Choir Camera (SATB).
Instruments on stage: Piano and String Quartet