Rienzi, der Letzte der Tribunen
Classification added June 9, 2016Premiered October 20, 1842
Dresden. Königlich Sächsisches Hoftheater
Composer:
Richard Wagner
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Richard Wagner
Description:
Opera in Five Acts
Notes:
based on the 1835 novel by Bulwer-Lytton
Time Period:
The 14th Century
Place:
Rome
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Irene | Soprano | L |
| Adriano Colonna | Soprano | L |
| Cola Rienzi | Tenor | L |
| Baroncelli | Tenor | L |
| Cecco del Vecchio | Bass | L |
| Paolo Orsini | Baritone | F |
| Steffano Colonna | Bass | F |
| Messenger of Peace | Soprano | S |
| Cardinal Raimondo Orvieto | Bass | S |
| Herald | Tenor | B |
| Ambassador of Naples | Tenor | B |
| Ambassadors of Lombardy | Tenor | B |
| Bass | B | |
| Ambassador of Milan | Baritone | B |
| Ambassador of Bohemia | Bass | B |
| Ambassador of Bavaria | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 72
Divisi: SATB