Overview
Synopsis
In 17th century Paris, the goldsmith Cardillac is revered for his amazing works of art. Meanwhile, his daughter is conflicted between her love for an Officer and her devotion to her father. The city is in a panic however, for there is a murderer loose. It seems that anyone who buys an object from Cardillac mysteriously gets murdered. Unbeknownst to the general population, Cardillac himself is the murderer. After the Officer buys a gold chain from Cardillac, Cardillac attempts to murder him, but instead, the Officer lives. The Officer identifies his assailant as Cardillac's assistant. Torn by guilt however, Cardillac reveals that his in fact the murderer and is killed by the Paris mob.
Show Information
- Music
- Paul Hindemith
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- small
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Bass |
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.
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Scenes
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