Overview
Character Name
Mephistopheles
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Tenor
Vocal Range
High Note: G#4/Ab4
Low Note: D3
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
Germany, 16th Century, 1500s, Cologne
Analysis
The character of Mephistopheles is based on the character from the legend of Johann Faust. In the legend, Mephistopheles is the devil’s servant, and he buys Faust’s soul in exchange for showing him all worldly knowledge.
In this opera, the two characters are used as dark
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