Overview
Character Name
Old Countess / Графиня
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Mature Adult, Elderly
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano, Contralto
Vocal Range
High Note: E5
Low Note: A3
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
St. Petersburg, 18th century
Analysis
The story recounted by Count Tomsky is that the Old Countess was once very beautiful and all men were in love with her. She did not return their love but instead preferred to play cards. In Versailles, she lost at the game of the Queen, and whispered in her regret that she
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