Overview
Character Name
A Helmsman / Ein Steuermann
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly
Role Size
Featured
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone
Vocal Range
High Note: E4
Low Note: E3
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
Celtic antiquity, Cornwall, Brittany
Analysis
The helmsman leads King Marke and his entourage to Tristan’s castle in Brittany. They have followed Isolde, who has come to find Tristan. The helmsman announces the King’s arrival.
This is a very small part, with only one solo line, so it could easily be played by a
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