Un Mandarino (A Mandarin)
See more songs from Franco Alfano Giacomo Puccini Giuseppe Adami Renato Simoni
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A Mandarin begins the opera by announcing the Princess’ decree, and setting up the context for the riddles. He also returns later in the opera to clarify the rules.
This role could be played by a member of the chorus.
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