incontro improvviso, L’
Classification added September 1, 2023Premiered August 29, 1775
Eszterháza Palace Opera Theater, Eisenstadt, Austria
Composer:
Joseph Haydn
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Karl Friberth
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Adapted from a translated libretto by L.H. Dancourt, which was set by Gluck for the 1764 opéra comique La rencontre imprévue. G. Henle Publisher, Munich, Germany. Full critical score, XXVIII/6
Time Period:
An ancient time
Place:
Cairo
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Rezia of Persia | Soprano | L |
| Balkis | Soprano | L |
| Prince Ali of Balsóra | Tenor | L |
| Osmin | Tenor | L |
| Dardane | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| A Calender | Baritone | F |
| The Sultan of Egypt | Bass | S |
| An Official | Tenor | CB |
| Subalternate Calender #1 | Baritone | CB |
| Subalternate Calender #2 | Baritone | CB |
| Subalternate Calender #3 | Bass | CB |
| Please be advised: Contact AGMA for classification if you are combining roles, and/or for classification of unassigned lines, and/or for classification of any combination of Chorus and Solo bits from what has been performed previously. |
Minimum Chorus: 12
Divisi: SATB