Ariadne auf Naxos
Classification added September 24, 2015Premiered October 4, 1916
Vienna. State Opera
Composer:
Richard Strauss
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Description:
Opera in One Act with a Prologue
Place:
The stage and backstage areas of a private theater in a mansion
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Ariadne/Prima Donna | Soprano | L |
| Baccus/Tenor | Tenor | L |
| Zerbinetta | Soprano (High) | L |
| Composer | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Music Teacher | Baritone | F |
| Dancing Master | Tenor | F w/ or w/out Scaramuccio |
| Harlekin | Baritone | F |
| Brighella | Tenor (High) | F |
| Truffaldin | Bass | F |
| Najade | Soprano (High) | F |
| Dryade | Contralto | F |
| Echo | Soprano | F |
| Scaramuccio | Tenor | F w/ or w/out Dancing Master |
| Major-Domo | Speaking | S |
| Wig Maker | Bass (High) | B |
| Lackey | Bass | B |
| Officer | Tenor | B |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus