Bohemian Girl, The
Classification added October 13, 2015Premiered November 27, 1843
London. Drury Lane
Composer:
Michael William Balfe
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Alfred Bunn
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Text founded on the ballet-pantomime, “The Gypsy”, by St. George. The ballet is based on a story by Cervantes.
Place:
Presburg, Poland
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Arline, daughter of the Count | Soprano | L |
| Thaddeus, a proscribed Pole | Tenor | L |
| Count Arnheim, Governor of Presburg | Bass | L |
| Florestein, his nephew | Tenor | F |
| Queen of the gypsies | Contralto | F |
| Devilshoof, chief of the gypsies | Bass | F |
| Captain of the Guard | Bass | B |
| Officer | Tenor | B |
| Buda, Arline’s attendant | Soprano | B |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB