Deidamia
Classification added November 18, 2015Premiered January 10, 1741
London, England. Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Paolo Antonio Rolli
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Time Period:
mythological time
Place:
the island of Skyros, Greece
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Deidamia | Soprano | L |
| Ulisse (Antiloco)* | Countertenor or Contralto | L |
| Achille (Pirra)* | Soprano | F |
| Nerea | Soprano | F |
| Fenice | Bass | S |
| King Licomede | Bass | S |
| *The secret identities of Ulisse and Achille are important to the plot. Ulisse is more often referred to as Antiloco, and Achille as Pirra. |
Minimum Chorus: 20
Divisi: SATB