Zauberflöte, Die (The Magic Flute)
Classification added July 7, 2016Premiered September 30, 1791
Vienna. Theater auf der Wieden
Composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Time Period:
Legendary
Place:
In and near the Temple of the Sun
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Tamino | Tenor | L |
| Pamina | Soprano | L |
| The Queen of the Night | Soprano | L |
| Sarastro | Bass | L |
| Papageno | Baritone | L |
| Three Ladies | 2 Sopranos & Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Monostatos | Tenor | F |
| Papagena | Soprano | F |
| The Speaker (The Old Priest) | Bass | F |
| Two Priests | Tenor & Bass | S |
| Three Genii | Sopranos | S |
| Two Men in Armour | Tenor & Bass | S |
| 3rd Priest | Speaking Part | CB |
| Three Slaves | Dialogue | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 18
Divisi: SATB