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Macbeth |
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Melodrama in four acts, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, with variants by Andrea Maffei, from the tragedy "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare - World premiere: 14 March 1847, Teatro della Pergola, Florence (Duration without breaks: 2 hours 30 minutes) |
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| Roles: | Francesco M. Piave | Andrea Maffei |
| Duncan, (silent role) King of Scotland Macbeth and Banco (Baritone and Bass) Leaders of the royal army Lady Macbeth, (Soprano) Macbeth's wife Lady Macbeth's Chambermaid, (Soprano) Macduff, (Tenor)Scottish nobleman and Lord of Fife Malcolm, (Tenor) Duncan's son |
Fleance, (silent role) Banco's son A doctor (Bass) Servant of Macbeth (Bass) A murderer (Bass) Herald (Bass) Hecate, Goddess of the night (dance role) |
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Chorus and orchestra: Chorus Witches, messengers of the king, Scottish nobles and refugees, murderers, English soldiers, bards, spirits of the air, apparitions. Orchestra 1 Piccolo, 1 Flute, 2 Oboes, 1 English horn, 2 Clarinets (2nd dbl. Bass clarinet) 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Cimbasso (Valve double-bass trombone), Timpani, Percussion (1 Bass drum, Cymbals and Tam-tam)1 Harp and Strings Stage music (onstage): Banda; (beneath the stage): 2 Oboes, 6 Clarinets 1 Bassoon and 1 Contra-bassoon. |
