Overview
Synopsis
The opera tells the story of a lazy and gluttonous King who seeks advice from his sons, a general and finally an astrologer. The astrologer offers the King a golden cock with the power to foretell events and give warning in case of danger. However, even with the help of the bird, the kingdom goes to shambles and the bird eventually kills the king.
Show Information
- Music
- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 3
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lead |
Male |
Bass |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
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|
Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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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