Libuše

Classification added March 9, 2016
Premiered June 11, 1881
Prague, Czech Republic. National Theater

Composer:

Bedřich Smetana
Original Language:
German, Czech
Librettist:
Josef Wenzig (German)
Description:
Opera in Three Acts

Notes:

from a folk legend about the founding of Prague

Time Period:

legendary

Place:

Bohemia

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Queen Libuše SopranoL
Přemysl BaritoneL
Krasava SopranoF
Radovan BaritoneF
Chrudoš BassF
Lutobor BassF
Radmila Mezzo-SopranoS
Šťáhlav TenorS
Soprano #1 SopranoB
Soprano #2 SopranoB
Alto AltoB
Tenor TenorB
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB