Overview
Character Name
Abimelech
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Featured
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Bass
Vocal Range
High Note: D#4/Eb4
Low Note: C3
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
Gaza, Palestine, Old Testament
Analysis
Abimelech is the Satrap, or governer, of Gaza. The name ‘Abimelech’ was used to refer to many different leaders at this time, and loosely translates to Father-Leader. In this opera, Abimelech has enslaved the Hebrews, and in his aria 'Ce Dieu que votre voix’ he asks Samson
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