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Nabucco (until 1844 Nabucodonosor) |
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Lyrical drama in four parts (7 scenes) by Temistocle Solera, based on biblical events and derived from the French play "Nabuchodonosor" by Auguste Anicet-Bourgeois and Francis Cornu - World premiere: 9 March 1842 - Teatro alla Scala (Milan) (Duration without breaks: 2 hours 30 minutes) |
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Temistocle Solera |
| Nabucodonosor, (Baritone) King of Babylon Ismaele, (Tenor) Nephew of Sedecia, the king of Jerusalem Zaccaria, (Bass) High Priest of the Hebrews Abigaille, (Soprano) Slave, thought to be the first-born daughter of Nabucodonosor |
Fenena,(Soprano) Daughter of Nabucodonosor High Priest of Baal, (Bass) Abdallo, (Tenor) Elder officer of the King of Babylon Anna, (Sopran) Sister of Zaccaria One Levite, two Guards, and two Babylonian Women (Silent roles) |
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Chorus und Orchestra: Chorus: Jews, Levites, Jewish and Babylonian women and men, Jewish and Babylonian warriors, populace, soldiers, magicians, the powerful of the kingdom and guards. Orchestra: 2 Flutes (2nd dbl. Piccolo), 2 Oboes (2nd dbl. 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 1 Triangle), 2 Harps and Strings. Stage music: Banda (no information available). |
