Hercules
Classification added December 21, 2015Premiered January 5, 1745
London. King’s Theatre
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Thomas Broughton
Description:
Musical Drama in Three Acts
Notes:
Based on The Trachiniae by Sophocles
Time Period:
Mythological Times
Place:
Palace at Thachis
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Dejanira | Soprano | L |
| Iole | Soprano | L |
| Lichas | Countertenor | L |
| Hyllus | Tenor | L |
| Hercules | Bass | F |
| Priest of Jupiter | Bass | S |
| An Oechalian Virgin | Soprano | CB |
| Chorus Alto | Alto | CB |
| Chorus Tenor | Tenor | CB |
| A Trachinian | Bass | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB