Overview
Character Name
Zweite Knappe / Second Esquire
Show
Gender
Either Gender
Playing Age
Late Teen, Young Adult
Role Size
Featured
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Countertenor, Treble/Boy Soprano, Contralto
Vocal Range
High Note: D5
Low Note: C4 (middle C)
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
12th century, Northern Spain, Ancient Times, Mythical Times
Analysis
The ‘Vier Knappen’ are young boys who work in the service of the Knights of the Holy Grail. Various sources translate their name to be ‘Esquires’ or ‘Knaves’, and they are also described as ‘tender youths’. They are probably Knights or monks in training, who have been given
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