King Harald, Earl Tostig, St Olaf, Elizabeth, Thora, Messenger, Soldier, Icelandic Sage, Norwegian Army
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Overview
Character Name
King Harald, Earl Tostig, St Olaf, Elizabeth, Thora, Messenger, Soldier, Icelandic Sage, Norwegian Army
Show
Gender
Female
Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult
Lead
Non Dancer
Voice
Soprano
Vocal Range
High Note: C6 Soprano C (High C)
Low Note: G3
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
1066, Battle of Stamford Bridge, England, Yorkshire, Norway, Oslo
Analysis
Uniquely, this opera has only one singer, playing eight different roles. Across the three acts, one soprano plays the roles of
- King Harald ‘Hardradi’ of Norway - a mighty warrior and sailor, with a long legacy of successful conquests
- Earl Tostig, brother of King
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