Overview
Character Name
Zaida
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano, Soprano
Vocal Range
High Note: A♯5/B♭5
Low Note: A3
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
Naples, Napoli, 18th century
Analysis
Zaida was born in the Caucasus mountains, and became a slave girl in Prince Selim’s harem. When the Prince fell in love with her, her rivals made him believe that she was unfaithful to him. His anger and jealousy overtook him, and Zaida had to flee for her life. She was
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