Oprichnik, The
Classification added August 13, 2025Premiered 24 April 1874
Mariinsky Theater, St. Petersburg, Russia
Composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Original Language:
Russian
Librettist:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Description:
Opera in 4 Acts
Notes:
based on the 1843 historical drama by
Ivan Lazhechnikov
Moskow Music Publishers, Moscow, Russia
piano/vocal score #14440
Time Period:
Court of Ivan the Terrible, Russia
Place:
16th Century
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Natalya | Soprano | L |
| Andrey Morozov | Tenor | L |
| Boyarynya Morozova | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Basmanov | Contralto | L |
| Prince Vyazminsky | Baritone | F |
| Zakharyevna | Soprano | S |
| Prince Zhemchuzhny | Bass | S |
| Molchan Milkov | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB