Fledermaus, Die

Classification added December 1, 2015
Premiered April 5, 1874
Vienna. Theater an der Wien

Composer:

Johann Strauss II
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Carl Haffner & Richard Genée
Description:
Operetta in III Acts

Notes:

Text based on the comedy “Le réveillon” by Henri Meilhac and
Ludovic Halevy

Time Period:

Late 19th Century

Place:

Vienna

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Eisenstein TenorL
Rosalinde SopranoL
Adele SopranoL
Prince Orlofsky Mezzo-SopranoF
Alfred TenorF
Dr. Falke BaritoneF
Frosch SpeakingF
Frank BaritoneF
Dr. Blind TenorS
Ivan SpeakingB
Ida (Sally), sister of Adele SopranoB
1st, 2nd, 3rd Servants CB parts
Storch (Prison Guard) Mute
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB