Theodora
Classification added June 27, 2016Premiered March 16, 1750
London, England. Covent Garden Theater
Composer:
George Frideric Handel
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Thomas Morell
Description:
Oratorio in Three Acts
Notes:
based on Robert Boyle’s novel “The Martyrdom of Theodora, and of Didymus”
Time Period:
4th Century
Place:
Antioch
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Theodora | Soprano | L |
| Didymus | Countertenor | L |
| Irene | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Septimius | Tenor | F |
| Valens | Bass | F |
| Messenger | Tenor | B |
Minimum Chorus: 28
Divisi: SATB