Ernani
Classification added November 24, 2015Premiered March 9, 1844
Venice. La Fenice
Composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
Description:
Opera in IV Acts
Notes:
Text after the drama by Victor Hugo “Hernani”
Time Period:
Early 16th Century
Place:
Spain
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Don Carlos, King of Castile | Baritone | L |
| Don Ruy Gomez de Silva, Grandee of Spain | Bass | L |
| Ernani (John of Aragon) a bandit chief | Tenor | L |
| Elvira, kinswoman to Silva | Soprano | L |
| Giovanna, her maid | Soprano | B |
| Don Riccardo, esquire to the King | Tenor | B |
| Jago, esquire to Silva | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB