Jérusalem
Classification added January 28, 2016Premiered November 26, 1847
Paris, France. Opéra de Paris
Composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Language:
French
Librettist:
Alphonse Royer and Gustave Vaëz
Description:
Opera in Four Acts
Notes:
an adaptation of Verdi’s 1843 opera “I Lombardi alla prima crociata,” and partly translated from the libretto by Temistocle Solera
Time Period:
1095 and 1099
Place:
Toulouse, Palestine, near Jerusalem
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Hélène | Soprano | L |
| Gaston, Vicomte de Béarn | Tenor | L |
| Roger | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Raymond, écuyer de Gaston | Tenor | F |
| Comte de Toulouse | Baritone | F |
| Adhemar de Monteil, le légat du Pape | Bass | F |
| Isaure | Soprano | S |
| Officer of the Emir | Tenor | B |
| Soldier | Bass | B |
| Emir of Ramla | Bass | B |
| Herald | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB divisi