Tale of Tsar Saltan, The
Classification added June 24, 2016Premiered November 3, 1900 (n.s.)
Moscow, Russia. Solodovnikov Theater
Composer:
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Original Language:
Russian
Librettist:
Vladimir Belsky
Description:
Opera in a Prologue and Four Acts
Notes:
based on the poem by Alexander Pushkin
Time Period:
Unspecified
Place:
the city of Tmutarakan, and on the island of Buyan
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Tsaritsa Militrisa, the younger sister | Soprano | L |
| Povarikha [Cook], the older sister | Soprano | L |
| Princess Swan-Bird | Soprano | L |
| Tkachikha [Weaver], the middle sister | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| Tsarevich Gvidon | Tenor | L |
| Tsar Saltan | Bass | L |
| Babarikha, the old woman | Contralto | F |
| Old grandfather | Tenor | F |
| Messenger | Baritone | S |
| Jester | Bass | S |
| Sailor #1 | Tenor | S |
| Sailor #2 | Baritone | S |
| Sailor #3 | Bass | S |
Minimum Chorus: 60
Divisi: SATB