Beatrice di Tenda

Classification added October 6, 2015
Premiered March 16, 1833
Venice. Teatro la Fenice

Composer:

Vincenzo Bellini
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Felice Romani
Description:
Opera in Two Acts

Notes:

Story based on events in Italian history

Time Period:

1418

Place:

The Castle of Binasco

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan BaritoneL
Beatrice Di Tenda, his wife SopranoL
Agnese Del Maio, beloved of Filippo Mezzo SopranoL
Orombello, Lord of Ventimiglia TenorL
Anichino, friend of Orombello and formerly minister to Facino, Duke of Milan TenorS
Rizzardo Del Maio, Agnese’s brother TenorB
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB