Overview
Synopsis
Gloriana depicts the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I of England and the Earl of Essex. In the beginning of the opera, The Earl of Essex is the favorite of the Queen. By the end, he attempts to organize a rebellion against the Queen and is condemned to death.
Show Information
- Music
- Benjamin Britten
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- large
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
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Featured |
Male |
Spoken |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Spoken |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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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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