Alcina
Classification added September 22, 2015Premiered April 16, 1735
London. Covent Garden
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Riccardo Broschi
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
From Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso
Time Period:
Abstract
Place:
An enchanted island
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Alcina, a sorceress | Soprano | L |
| Ruggiero, a knight | Mezzo Soprano (Tenor) | L |
| Morgana, sister of Alcina | Soprano | F |
| Bradamante, betrothed to Ruggiero | Contralto | F |
| Oronte, Commander of Alcina's troops | Tenor | F |
| Melisso, Bradamante's guardian | Bass | S |
| Oberto, a young nobleman | Soprano | S |
| Astolfo, Oberto's father | Silent |
Minimum Chorus: 16
Divisi: SATB