THE MUSICAL OEUVRE II (OPERAS)

Simon Boccanegra

Lyric drama in a prologue and three acts, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave with changes by Giuseppe Montanelli, from the play "Simón Bocanegra" by Antonio Garciá Gutiérrez - World premiere: 12. March 1857 - Gran Teatro La Fenice  (Venice)

(Duration without breaks: 2 hours 20 minutes)

(Prologue): 

Simon Boccanegra,(Baritone)
Corsair in the service of the Republic of Genoa
Jacopo Fiesco, (Bass)
Genovese nobleman
Paolo Albiani, (Bass)
Goldsmith from Genoa
Pietro, (Baritone)
Citizen of Genoa, leader of the people's party

(Drama):      

Simon Boccanegra,(Baritone)
First Doge of Genoa
Maria Boccanegra, (Soprano)
Simone's Daughter, living under the name of Amelia Grimaldi
Jacopo Fiesco,(Bass)
under the name Andrea
Gabriele Adorno, (Tenor)
Genovese nobleman
Paolo Albiani, (Bass)
Favorite among the Doge's courtiers
Pietro, (Baritone)
Courtier
A Captain of the crossbow archers (Tenor)
A servant of Amelia (M. Soprano)

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Chorus and Orchestra:

Chorus (Prologue):

Sailors, commoners servants of Fiesco.

Chorus (Drama):

Soldiers, sailors, commoners, senators, court of the Doge.

Orchestra:

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

Stage music (backstage):

1 Harp (onstage): 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 2 Tambourines and chimes.