Anna Bolena
Classification added September 23, 2015Premiered December 20, 1830
Milan. Teatro Carcano
Composer:
Gaetano Donizetti
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Felice Romani
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
In most modern productions the structure is altered to move Act I Scene 3 into Act II
Time Period:
1536
Place:
England (Windsor-London)
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Bolena | Soprano | L |
| Giovanna Symour (Jane) | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Riccardo (Lord Richard Percy) | Tenor | L |
| Smeton, the Queen's page | Contralto | F |
| Enrico VIII (Henry the VIII) | Bass | F |
| Sir Hervey, official at the court | Tenor | S |
| Lord Rochefort, Bouleyn's brother | Bass | S |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB