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Overview
Character Name
King Balthazar
Gender
Male
Adult, Mature Adult
Supporting
Non Dancer
Voice
Bass
Vocal Technique
operatic
Time & Place
the first century, just after the birth of christ; near bethlehem
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Analysis
King Balthazar bears the chalice of myrrh. Menotti notes that this character is Nubian, and it is specified in the libretto that the king is dark-skinned. King Balthazar, a lyric bass, sings the bottom line of the kings’ trio music. The characterization of the King (and,
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