Fierrabras
Classification added December 1, 2015Premiered February 9, 1897
Karlsruhe, Germany. Hoftheater
Composer:
Franz Schubert
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Josef Kupelwieser
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Time Period:
8th-9th Centuries
Place:
Charlemagne’s castle; the Franco-Moorish border; and Boland’s castle
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Emma | Soprano | L |
| Fierrabras | Tenor | L |
| Eginhard | Tenor | L |
| Roland | Baritone | L |
| Karl (Charlemagne) | Bass | L |
| Florinda | Soprano | F |
| Ogier | TEnor | F |
| Prince Boland | Bass | F |
| Maragond | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Brutamonte | Bass | S |
| Solo Soprano | Soprano | B |
| Olivier | Spoken | B |
| Moorish Captain | Spoken | CB |
| Gui von Burgund | Spoken | CB |
| Richard von Normandie | Spoken | CB |
| Gerard von Mondidier | Spoken | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB