Poliuto
Classification added June 6, 2016Premiered November 30, 1848
Naples, Italy. Teatro San Carlo
Composer:
Gaetano Donizetti
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Salvadore Cammarano
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
After Pierre Corneille’s play Polyeucte.
Donizetti’s version of Poliuto that was written for Paris is entitled Les martyrs (classified separately).
Time Period:
3rd Century
Place:
Melitene, the capital of Armenia
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Paolina | Soprano | L |
| Poliuto | Tenor | L |
| Severo | Baritone | L |
| Callistene | Bass | F |
| Nearco | Tenor | S |
| Felice | Tenor | S |
| Cristiano - Act 2 | Bass | B |
| Cristiano - Act 1 | Tenor | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 48
Divisi: SATB