San Giovanni Battista
Classification added June 14, 2016Premiered April 7, 1675
Rome, Italy. San Giovanni dei Fiorentini
Composer:
Alessandro Stradella
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Abbate Girardo Ansaldi
Description:
Oratorio in Two Parts
Time Period:
About 30 A.D.
Place:
Galilee
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Salome | Soprano | L |
| John the Baptist | Alto or Countertenor | L |
| Herod | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Herodias | Soprano | F |
| Herod’s Advisor | Tenor | F |
Minimum Chorus: 12
Divisi: SATB