Merlin

Classification added October 30, 2018
Premiered November 19, 1886
Vienna, Austria. Hofoper

Composer:

Karl Goldmark
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Siegfried Lipiner
Description:
Opera in Three Acts

Notes:

Based on parts of the Arthurian legend

Time Period:

Legendary

Place:

Carleon Castle, Wales

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Viviane SopranoL
Merlin TenorL
Lancelot BaritoneF
King Arthur BaritoneF
The Demon BassF
Morgana Mezzo SopranoS
Modred TenorS
Gawain Bass-BaritoneS
Glendower BassS
Bedwyr BassB
Minimum Chorus: 60
Divisi: SATB