Zelmira
Classification added July 7, 2016Premiered February 16, 1822
Naples. Teatro San Carlo
Composer:
Gioachino Rossini
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Andrea Leone Tottola
Description:
Opera in Two Acts
Notes:
after Dormont de Belloy’s Zelmire
Time Period:
Ancient times
Place:
The Isle of Lesbos
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Zelmira | Soprano | L |
| Antenore | Tenor | L |
| Polidoro | Bass | L |
| Ilo | Tenor | L |
| Leucippo | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Emma | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Corista | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Gran Sacerdote | Bass | B (8 measures - cannot be taken from chorus) |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB