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Synopsis

By tradition, Queen Alphise is supposed to marry a son of Boreas. However, she falls in love with Abaris, whose parentage is unknown. She is punished by Boreas for her transgression but is rescued by Abaris. In the end it turns out that Abaris is in fact a child of Boreas and all can live happily ever after.

Show Information

Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
5
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Late Teen, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Alphise

Lead

Female

Soprano

Abaris

Lead

Male

Countertenor

Pleasures, Graces, Apollos priests, Bactrian people, Seasons, Zephyrs, Subterranian winds

Ensemble

Either Gender

Sémire

Female

Soprano

Borilée

Male

Baritone

Calisis

Male

Countertenor

Adamas

Male

Baritone

A nymph

Female

Soprano

L'Amour (Cupid)

Female

Soprano

Polymnie (Polyhymnia)

Female

Soprano

Boreas

Male

Bass

Apollon

Male

Baritone

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