Fennimore and Gerda
Classification added August 3, 2020Premiered October 21, 1919
Frankfurt, Germany. Opernhaus
Composer:
Frederick Delius
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Frederick Delius (German adaptation of the Danish novel); Philip Heseltine (English translation of the German)
Description:
Opera in Eleven Scenes
Notes:
Based on Jens Peter Jacobsen’s 1880 novel, Niels Lyhne
Score: Universal Edition piano/vocal score #6308
Time Period:
19th Century
Place:
Denmark
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Fennimore | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Erik Refstrup | Tenor | L |
| Niels Lyhne | Baritone | L |
| Gerda Skinnerup | Soprano | S |
| Consul Claudi | Bass | B |
| Mrs. Claudi | Mezzo Soprano | B |
| Tutor | Tenor | B |
| Ingrid Skinnerup | Soprano | B |
| Lila Skinnerup | Soprano | B |
| Marit Skinnerup | Soprano | B |
| Tenor Voice | Tenor | B |
| Sportsman | Baritone | B |
| Councilor Skinnerup | Bass | B |
| Lady | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
| Maid #1 | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
| Maid #2 | Mezzo Soprano | CB |
| Distiller | Baritone | CB |
| Town Councilor | Baritone | CB |
| Please be advised: Contact AGMA for classification if you are combining roles, and/or for classification of unassigned lines, and/or for classification of any combination of Chorus and Solo bits from what has been performed previously. |
Minimum Chorus: 16
Divisi: SATB