Overview
Synopsis
In 18th century Paris, Countess Madeleine loves both music and poetry. And soon she finds herself wooed by both a musician and a poet. The Countess suggests that her two suitors collaborate on an opera. However, after the opera, she still cannot decide if she loves music or words or the musician or the poet.
Show Information
- Book
- Richard Strauss
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
|
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
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|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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|
Featured |
Female |
Silent |
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|
Featured |
Male |
Bass |
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|
Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
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Ensemble |
Male |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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