Overview
Character Name
Chorus
Show
Gender
Either Gender
Playing Age
Child, Early Teen, Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly
Role Size
Ensemble
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Contralto
Vocal Range
High Note: G♯5/A♭5
Low Note: A#2/Bb2
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
17th century, Russia
Analysis
The large chorus in this opera take on the roles of peasants, boyars, musketeers, guards, constables, pilgrims, Polish maidens, noblemen, and noblewomen. There is also a children’s chorus, who play the boyars’ children.
Within the ensemble, there are several small roles
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