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Giovanna d'Arco |
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Lyrical drama in a prologue and three acts, libretto by Temistocle Solera, from the tragedy "Die Jungfrau von Orléans" by Friedrich Schiller - World premiere: 15 February 1845, Teatro alla Scala, Milan Hinweis: Nach der kritischen Ausgabe der Partitur (University of Chicago Press / Ricordi) geht es um 4 Akte (7 Bildern) (Duration without breaks: ca. 2 hours) |
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Roles: Carlo VII, (Tenor)King of France Giovanna, (Soprano) Giacomo's Daughter Giacomo, (Bass-Baritone) Shepherd of Domrémy Delil, (Tenor) Officer of the King Talbot, (Bass) English supreme commander |
Temistocle Solera |
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Chorus and Orchestra: Chorus: The king's officers, villagers, people of Reims, French soldiers, English soldiers, selected spirits, evil spirits, the mighty of the kingdom, heralds, pages, girls, marshals, emissaries, cavaliers and court ladies, magistrates, spear carriers, guards of honour. 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, 1 chime in Bb and Cannons), 1 Harp and Strings.Stage music: (backstage) 6 or 9 Trumpets 1 Bass drum,1 Triangle, Harmonium and Banda. |
