Maid of Pskov, The
Classification added March 23, 2016Premiered January 13, 1873 (n.s.)
Saint Petersburg, Russia. Mariinsky Theater
Composer:
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Original Language:
Russian
Librettist:
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Description:
Opera in Three Acts*
Notes:
based on the drama by Lev Alexandrovich Mey
* Sometimes the one-act opera Boyarïnya Vera Sheloga is performed as a Prologue. It is classified separately.
Time Period:
1570
Place:
Pskov
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Olga | Soprano | L |
| Mikhail Tucha | Tenor | L |
| Ivan the Terrible | Bass | L |
| Vlasyevna | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Boyar Matuta | Tenor | F |
| Prince Tokmakov | Bass | F |
| Boyarïnya Stepanida Matuta** | Soprano | S |
| Perfulyevna | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Yushko Velebin | Baritone | B |
| Prince Vyazemsky | Bass | B |
| Soprano Solo | Soprano | CB |
| Alto Solo | Alto | CB |
| Guard | Tenor | CB |
| Bomelius | Bass | CB |
| ** in the body of the score, this role is named “Matyta” |
Minimum Chorus: 60
Divisi: SATB