Mozart and Salieri

Classification added May 3, 2016
Premiered November 25, 1898 (o.s.)
Moscow, Russia. Solodovnikov Theater

Composer:

Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Original Language:
Russian
Librettist:
Alexander Pushkin
Description:
Opera in One Act (Two Scenes)

Notes:

taken from the 1830 Verse Drama by Pushkin

Time Period:

18th Century

Place:

Vienna, Austria

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Mozart TenorL
Salieri BaritoneL
Old Violin Player Silent
Minimum Chorus: 16
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:

The chorus sings the opening measures of Mozart’s Requiem Mass from offstage in the second scene