Snow Maiden (Snegurochka), The
Classification added June 22, 2016Premiered January 29, 1882 (o.s.)
Saint Petersburg, Russia. Mariinsky Theater
Composer:
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Original Language:
Russian
Librettist:
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Description:
Opera in a Prologue and Four Acts
Notes:
based on the 1873 play by Alexander Ostrovsky
Time Period:
pre-historic time
Place:
The land of the Berendyeyans
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Snegurochka | Soprano | L |
| Kupava | Soprano | L |
| Lyel | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| King Berendyey | Tenor | L |
| Mizgir | Baritone | L |
| Fair Spring | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Bobylikha | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Bobyl Bakula | Tenor | S |
| Bermyata | Bass | S |
| Grandfather Frost | Bass | S |
| Wood Sprite | Tenor | B |
| Herald #1 | Tenor | B |
| Herald #2 | Bass | B |
| Shrovetide Scarecrow | Bass | B |
| King’s Page | Mezzo-Soprano | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 60
Divisi: SATB