Rheingold, Das
Classification added June 9, 2016Premiered September 22, 1869
Munich. Königliches Hof- und Nationaltheater
Composer:
Richard Wagner
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Richard Wagner
Description:
Prologue in I Act (4 scenes)
Time Period:
Legendary
Place:
Bed of the Rhein; Mountainous district near the Rhein; the subterranean caverns of Nibelheim.
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Wotan | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Loge | Tenor | L |
| Alberich | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Mime | Tenor | F |
| Fricka | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Erda | Contralto | F |
| Fasolt | Bass-Baritone | F |
| Fafner | Bass | F |
| Donner | Bass-Baritone | S |
| Froh | Tenor | S |
| Freia | Soprano | S |
| Woglinde | Soprano | S |
| Wellgunde | Soprano | S |
| Flosshilde | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus