Sosarme, re di Media
Classification added June 22, 2016Premiered February 15, 1732
London, England. King’s Theatre
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
anonymous
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
the libretto was adapted from Antonio Salvi’s 1707 libretto, Dionisio, re di Portogallo
Time Period:
13th Century
Place:
The city of Sardis, in Lydia
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Elmira | Soprano | L |
| Erenice | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| Melo | Alto or Countertenor | L |
| Sosarme | Countertenor | L |
| Haliate | Tenor | L |
| Altomaro | Bass | F |
| Argone | Alto or Countertenor | S |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus