singende Teufel, Der
Classification added March 26, 2024Premiered December 10, 1928
Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany
Composer:
Franz Schreker
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Franz Schreker
Description:
Opera in Four Acts
Notes:
Loosely based on the short story by Heinrich von Kleist, “Die heilige Caecilie oder die Gewalt der Musik: Eine Legende.”
Universal Edition A. G., Vienna, Austria. Piano/vocal score 9434
Time Period:
The Middle Ages
Place:
Germany
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian | Soprano | L |
| Amandus Herz | Tenor | L |
| Alardis | Contralto | F |
| Pater Kaleidos | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Lenzmar | Tenor | S |
| Der maurische Pilger | Baritone | S |
| Ritter Sinbrand | Bass | S |
| Abt | Bass | B |
| Alumne #1 | Soprano | B |
| Laienbruder #1 | Bass | B |
| Alumne #2 | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
| A voice | Baritone | CB |
| Laienbruder #2 | Tenor | CB |
| Echo Tenor | Tenor | CB |
| Echo Baritone | Baritone | CB |
| Please be advised: Contact AGMA for classification if you are combining roles, and/or for classification of unassigned lines, and/or for classification of any combination of Chorus and Solo bits from what has been performed previously. |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB divisi + Children’s Chorus