Alessandro
Classification added September 22, 2015Premiered May 5, 1726
London. King's Theater
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Paolo Antonio Rolli
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
After Mauro’s La Superbia d’Alessandro
Time Period:
327 B.C.
Place:
City of Ossidraca, conquered by Alexander during his foray into India
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Rossane, a slave | Soprano | L |
| Lisaura, a princess | Soprano | L |
| Alessandro, Alexander the Great | Contralto or Countertenor | L |
| Tassile, King of India | Tenor | F |
| Clito, Duke of Macedonia | Bass | F |
| Cleone, friend of Clito | Contralto or Countertenor | S |
| Leonato, friend of Clito | Tenor | S |
Minimum Chorus: 16
Divisi: SATB