Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, December 24, 1951 (Conductor: Thomas Schippers) |
|---|---|---|
| Amahl | boy soprano | Chet Allen |
| The Mother | soprano or mezzo-soprano | Rosemary Kuhlmann |
| King Kaspar | tenor | Andrew McKinley |
| King Melchior | baritone | David Aiken |
| King Balthazar | bass | Leon Lishner |
| The Page | bass | Francis Monachino |
| Dancing Shepherds | Melissa Hayden; Glen Tetley; Nicholas Magallanes | |
| Shepherds and Villagers | ||
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