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Synopsis

Three men vie for the hand of the beautiful, young Elvira: Ernani, the outlawed nobleman reduced to banditry; Don Ruy Gomez de Silva, Elvira's guardian and unwelcome prospective husband; and Don Carlo, the King of Spain and future Holy Roman Emperor.

Show Information

Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
4
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Ernani (John of Aragon)

Lead

Male

Tenor

Don Carlo

Lead

Male

Baritone

Don Ruy Gomez de Silva

Lead

Male

Bass

Elvira

Lead

Female

Soprano

Giovanna

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Don Ricardo

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Jago

Supporting

Male

Bass

Rebel, brigands, attendants, knights, servants, nobles, ladies

Ensemble

Either Gender

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