Amadigi di Gaula
Classification added September 22, 2015Premiered May 25, 1715
London. Kings Theater
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Nicola Haym
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
Based on Amadis de Grèce by Antoine Houdar de la Motte
Time Period:
Antiquity
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oriana | Soprano | L |
| Melissa | Soprano | L |
| Amadigi | Soprano or Countertenor | L |
| Dardano | Contralto | F |
| Orgando | Soprano | B |
| Tenor* | Tenor | B* |
| Bass* | Bass | B* |
Minimum Chorus: 16*
Divisi: SATB*
Chorus Notes:
* If the Solo Roles sing the final Coro instead of a chorus, then the chorus number is 0, but the Tenor and Bass listed in the role classifications must be Solo Bit roles. If a chorus is used, then the Tenor and Bass Solo Bit roles do not exist.