Prinzessin auf der Erbse, Die
Classification added June 7, 2016Premiered July 17, 1927
Baden-Baden, Germany. Theater der Stadt
Composer:
Ernst Toch
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Benno Elkan
Description:
Opera in One Act
Notes:
based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale
Time Period:
once upon a time
Place:
The palace in a mythical kingdom
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| The Princess | Soprano | L |
| The Queen | Soprano | L |
| Nurse | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| The Prince | Tenor | F |
| The Minister | Tenor | F |
| The Chancellor | Baritone | F |
| The King | Bass | F |
Minimum Chorus: 18
Divisi: SATB