Françoise de Rimini
Classification added February 24, 2026Premiered 14 April 1882
Paris Opera, Paris, France
Composer:
Ambroise Thomas
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Michel Carré and Jules Barbier
Description:
Opera in 4 Acts with a Prologue
Notes:
based on an episode in Dante’s Divine Comedy
Heugel et Fils, Publishers, Paris, France
piano/vocal score 5327
Time Period:
13th Century
Place:
The Underworld and in Rimini
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Francesca | Soprano | L |
| Ascanio | Mezzo soprano | L |
| Paolo Malatesta | Tenor | L |
| Giancotto Malatesta | Baritone | L |
| Guido da Polenta | Bass | L |
| Virgil | Contralto | S |
| Dante | Bass | S |
| Beatrice | Soprano | B |
| An Officer | Bass | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB