Mezzo-Soprano Characters from Operas

Featured

Passazhirka

  prisoner czech engaged generous 

Lead

Pelleas et Melisande

  french language symbolism public domain fantasy lyric soprano lyric mezzo high lyric mezzo  light lyric soprano 

Supporting

Pelleas et Melisande

  french language symbolism public domain fantasy mother grandmother daughter contralto lyric mezzo  dramatic mezzo 

Featured

Peter Grimes

  widow english british gossip unpopular 

Lead

Pique Dame

  russian language public domain romance tragedy supernatural 18th century countess aristocracy grandmother ghost dramatic mezzo  contralto 

Featured

Pique Dame

  russian language public domain romance tragedy supernatural 18th century teacher governess  character mezzo 

Ensemble

Pique Dame

  russian language public domain romance tragedy supernatural 18th century chorus children governess drinker gambler nurse  guest 

Lead

Platée

Featured

Porgy and Bess

  south carolina charleston southern accent african-american working class featured soloist fruit picker vendor saleswoman friendly  hardworking 

Ensemble

Porgy and Bess

  south carolina charleston southern accent african-american ensemble chorus residents community working class humble joyful caring devout christian religious spiritual believers supportive family  friends 

Supporting

Prince Igor

  russian language russian history public domain polovtsian daughter lover girlfriend star crossed lovers paganism pagan devotion love honor princess dramatic mezzo dramatic contralto 

Featured

Prince Igor

  public domain russian language russian history maiden maid dancer lyric soprano spinto soprano lyric mezzo full lyric soprano  dramatic mezzo