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THE MUSICAL OEUVRE II (THE OPERAS)

Ernani

Lyrical drama in four acts, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, from "Hernani" by Victor Hugo - World premiere: Venice, 9 March 1844, Gran Teatro la Fenice

(Duration without breaks: 2 hours 15 minutes)

Roles:

Francvesco M. Piave

Ernani, (Tenor)
A rebel
Don Carlo, (Baritone)
King of Spain, later Emperor Charle V
Don Ruy Gómez de Silva, (Bass)
Grande of Spain
Elvira, (Soprano)
His niece and fiancée

Giovanna, (Mezzosoprano)
Her confidant
Don Riccardo, (Tenor)
Weapons-bearer of the king
Jago, (Bass)
Weapons-bearer of Don Ruy

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Chorus und Orchestra:

Chorus:

Mountain rebels and bandits, followers of de Silva of the king, Elvira's serving maids, German and Spanish noblemen and noblewomen, German Kurfürsten and the mighty of the kingdom, German soldiers.

Orchestra:

1 Piccolo, 1 Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 1 Bass clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Cimbasso (Valve double-bass trombone), Timpani, Percussion (1 Bass drum and 1 Side drum) 1 Harp and Strings.

Stage music:

(Banda backstage) 1 Horn and 6 Trumpets.