Overview
Character Name
Coppelius
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Bass-Baritone
Vocal Range
High Note: E4
Low Note: A#2/Bb2
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
Early 19th century, Germany, Italy, Luther's Tavern
Analysis
Coppélius is the former partner of Spalanzani, the cooky inventor, with whom he made Olympia, their mechanical doll. It is unclear as to why the two split their business, but it seems as though Spalanzani did not agree with Coppélius and decided to cut him out. Coppélius
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