Veselohra na mostě (Comedy on the Bridge)
Classification added June 29, 2016Premiered March 18, 1937 (radio broadcast over Czech Radio) May 28, 1951 (theatrical performance)
New York, New York. Hunter College
Composer:
Bohuslav Martinů
Original Language:
Czech
Librettist:
Bohuslav Martinů
Description:
Opera in One Act
Notes:
Based on the comedy by Václav Kliment Klicpera. Martinů originally composed the piece for radio broadcast.
Time Period:
19th Century
Place:
A bridge over a river separating two nations at war
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Popelka | Soprano | L |
| Sykoš | Baritone | L |
| Bedroň | Bass | L |
| Schoolmaster | Tenor | F |
| Eva | Contralto | S |
| Friendly Sentry | Spoken | B |
| Enemy Sentry | Spoken | B |
| Officer | Spoken | B |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus