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Lyric tragedy in three acts, libretto by Salvatore Cammarano, from "Alzire, ou Les Américains" by Voltaire - World premiere: 12 August 1845 Teatro San Carlo, Naples (Duration without breaks: 1 hour 30 minutes) |
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Salvadore Cammarano |
| Alvaro, (Bass) Governor of Peru Gusmano, (Baritone) Alvaro's son Ovando, (Tenor) A Spanish count Zamoro, (Tenor) Chief of an Incan tribe |
Ataliba, (Bass) One other chief of an Incan tribe Alzira, (Soprano) Ataliba's daughter Zuma, (Mezzosopran) Alzira's maid Otumbo, (Tenor) An American warrior |
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Chorus and Orchestra: Chorus: Spanish officers and soldiers, American men and women. Orchestra: 1 Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Cimbasso (Valve double-bass trombone), Timpani, Percussion (1 Bass drum, 1 Side drum and 1 Triangle), 1 Harp and Strings.Stage music: Banda. (winds and bass drum) |
