Bartered Bride, The (Prodana Nevesta)
Classification added September 29, 2015Premiered May 30, 1866 (Prague) | 1893 (Chicago)
Prague. Prague National Theatre
Composer:
Bedřich Smetana
Original Language:
Czech
Librettist:
Karel Sabina
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Alterations were made in 1869 and the final version produced in 1870
Time Period:
19th Century
Place:
A Bohemian Village - on the afternoon & evening of the Patron Saint’s Day
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Marie (Marenka) | Soprano | L |
| Hans (Jenik) | Tenor | L |
| Kecal, a marriage broker (Ketsal) | Bass | L |
| Vasek (Vashek) son of Hata & Micha | Tenor | L |
| Ludmila, mother of Marie | Soprano | F |
| Krusina (Krushina) father of Marie | Baritone | F |
| Ringmaster, of a troupe of circus artists | Tenor | S |
| Esmeralda, a dancer | Soprano | S |
| Micha, a landlord | Bass | S |
| Hata (Agnes), his wife | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| An Indian (Muff) | Tenor | B |
Minimum Chorus: 20
Divisi: SATB