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Lyric drama in a prologue and three acts, libretto by Temistocle Solera, with variants by Francesco Maria Piave, from the tragedy "Attila, König der Hunnen" by Zarachias Werner- World premiere: 17. March 1846, Gran Teatro la Fenice, Venice (Duration without breaks: 2 hours) |
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Temistocle Solera | Francesco Maria Piave |
| Attila, (Bass) King of the Huns Ezio, (Baritone) A Roman General Odabella, (Soprano) Daughter of the ruler of Aquileja |
Foresto, (Tenor) Knight of Aquileja Uldino, (Tenor) A young Bretonian, Slave of Attila Leone, (Bass) An elderly Roman |
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Chorus and Orchestra: Chorus: Generals, kings, soldiers, Huns, Gepids, Ostrogoths, Heruli, Thuringians, Quades, Druids, priestesses, populace, men and women of Aquile- ja, virgins of Aquileja in armour, officers and soldiers, Romans, Roman virgins and children, hermits and slaves. Orchestra: 2 Flutes (2nd dbl. piccolo), 2 Oboes, 1 English horn, 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 Cymbals), 1 Harp and Strings. Stage music: 3 Trumpets and 1 chime. |
