Villi, Le (The Witches)
Classification added June 30, 2016Premiered May 31, 1884
Milan. Teatro dal Verme
Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Ferdinando Fontana
Description:
Opera in I Act (New Version in II Acts) – Puccini’s first opera
Notes:
Based on Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr’s short story “Les Willis”
Story same as one used by Adam for Ballet “Giselle”, and James Loder’s play with music “The Night Dancers”
Time Period:
The middle ages
Place:
The Black Forest
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto (Robert) | Tenor | L |
| Anna | Soprano | L |
| Guglielmo Wulf | Baritone | L |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB