Halka
Classification added December 16, 2015Premiered January 1, 1858
Warsaw, Poland. Wielki Theater
Composer:
Stanisław Moniuszko
Original Language:
Polish
Librettist:
Wlódzimierz Wolski
Description:
Opera in Four Acts
Notes:
The original premiered 10 years earlier but the revised four-act version, considered to be the standard, has been classified. The libretto is based on Kazimierz Wójcicki’s Stary gawędy i obrazy.
Time Period:
late 18th Century
Place:
South Poland
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Halka | Soprano | L |
| Jontek | Tenor | L |
| Janusz | Baritone | F |
| Stolnik | Bass | F |
| Zofia | Soprano | S |
| Dziemba | Bass | S |
| Tenor #1 | Tenor | B |
| Tenor #2 | Tenor | B |
| Mountain Dweller | Tenor | CB |
| Tenor Solo | Tenor | CB |
| Piper | Baritone | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
‘+ Children’s Chorus