Frau ohne Schatten, Die
Classification added December 1, 2015Premiered October 10, 1919
Vienna. Vienna State Opera
Composer:
Richard Strauss
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Text from Hofmannsthal’s own play
Time Period:
Timeless
Place:
Mythical Empire in Southeastern Islands, The Spirit World
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| The Emperor | Tenor | L |
| The Empress | Soprano | L |
| The Nurse | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| Barak | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Barak's Wife | Soprano | L |
| A Spirit Messenger | Baritone | F |
| Keeper of the Gates of the Temple | Soprano or Tenor (Falsetto) | S |
| Apparition of a Youth | Tenor | S |
| Voice of the Falcon | Soprano | S |
| Barak's One-Eyed Brother | Bass | S |
| Barak's One-Armed Brother | Bass | S |
| Barak's Hunchback Brother | Tenor | S |
| Voice from Above | Contralto | B |
| Six Children's Voices | 3 Sopranos & 3 Altos | B |
| Voices of the Nightwatchmen | 3 Basses | B |
| Servants - Solo voices | 2 Sopranos & Mezzo-Soprano | B |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
‘+ Children’s Chorus