Faramondo
Classification added December 1, 2015Premiered January 3, 1738
London, England. King’s Theatre
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
anonymous
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
the libretto was adapted from Apostolo Zeno’s 1699 libretto Faramondo
Time Period:
420-428
Place:
Gaul
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo | Soprano | L |
| Clotilde | Soprano | L |
| Gernando | Contralto | L |
| Faramondo | Countertenor | L |
| Rosimonda | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Gustavo | Bass | F |
| Childerico | Treble or Soprano | S |
| Teobaldo | Bass | S |
Minimum Chorus: 16
Divisi: SATB