Zwerg, Der (The Dwarf)
Classification added July 7, 2016Premiered May 28, 1922
Cologne. Neues Theater
Composer:
Alexander von Zemlinsky
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Georg Klaren
Description:
A Tragic Fairy-tale for Music in One Act
Notes:
Based on Oscar Wilde’s “The Birthday of the Infanta”
Time Period:
Midday to Dusk on Infanta's birthday
Place:
A Loggia in a Spanish Castle
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain | Soprano | L |
| The Dwarf | Tenor | L |
| Ghita, The Infanta's Maid | Soprano | F |
| Don Estoban, The Major-Domo | Baritone | F |
| Maid 1 | Soprano | S |
| Maid 2 | Soprano | S |
| Maid 3 | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Playmate 1 | Soprano | B |
| Playmate 2 | Soprano | B |
Minimum Chorus: 16
Divisi: SA