Sadko
Classification added June 14, 2016Premiered January 7, 1898 (n.s.)
Moscow, Russia. Solodovnikov Theater
Composer:
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Original Language:
Russian
Librettist:
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Vladimir Belsky, and Vladimir Stasov
Description:
Opera in Seven Scenes
Notes:
based on Russian folklore and historical legends
Time Period:
12th Century
Place:
Novgorod, and the realm of the Sea-King
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Volkhova | Soprano | L |
| Sadko | Tenor | L |
| Lyubava Buslayevna | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Nezhata | Contralto | F |
| Duda | Baritone | F |
| Foma Nazarich (Elder #1) | Tenor | S |
| Sopel | Tenor | S |
| The Indian | Tenor | S |
| The Venetian | Baritone | S |
| Luka Zinovich (Elder #2) | Bass | S |
| King Ocean-Sea | Bass | S |
| The Varangian | Bass | S |
| 2 Clowns (Buffoons) | Mezzo-Sopranos (2) | B |
| 2 Seers | Tenors (2) | B |
| The Apparition | Baritone | B |
Minimum Chorus: 60
Divisi: SATB