Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Fierrabras D 796 [Op. 76]
Heroic Romantic Opera in 3 Acts Text: Josef Kupelwieser
solos: SSSTTT(B)T(B)T(B)T(B)T(B)BarBBB – Sp – choir: SSAATTBB – picc.2.2.2.2. – 4.2.3.0. – timp.perc – str / stage music: 0.0.0.0. – 2.2.0.0. – perc.
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Duration: full evening
Text by Josef Kupelwieser
Place: In the Emperor Karls temporary residence at the French frontier and in Agrimore, the Moorish Princes Residence
Characters: King Karl (bass) - Emma (soprano) - Roland (baritone) - Ogier (tenor/bass) - Olivier (tenor/bass) - Gui von Burgund (tenor/bass) - Richard von der Normandie (tenor/bass) - Gerard von Mondidier (tenor/bass) - Eginhard (tenor) - Boland (bass) - Fierrabras (tenor) - Florinda (soprano) - Maragond (soprano) - Brutamonte (bass) - A Moorish Commander (speaking part)
The libretto is rather confusing, but fully in keeping with the fashion of the times: Eginhard loves Emma, the daughter of Emperor Karl, but can only win her hand after proving himself successful in many battles and adventures. Fierrabras, the son of the Moorish Prince Boland, has been captured by Eginhard on a crusade. He has secretly become a Christian and also fallen in love with Emma. Another parallel love story unfolds between Roland, Eginhards friend, and Fierrabrass sister Florinda. In the end, there are two happy couples - but Fierrabras is not part of either.
Text by Josef Kupelwieser
Place: In the Emperor Karls temporary residence at the French frontier and in Agrimore, the Moorish Princes Residence
Characters: King Karl (bass) - Emma (soprano) - Roland (baritone) - Ogier (tenor/bass) - Olivier (tenor/bass) - Gui von Burgund (tenor/bass) - Richard von der Normandie (tenor/bass) - Gerard von Mondidier (tenor/bass) - Eginhard (tenor) - Boland (bass) - Fierrabras (tenor) - Florinda (soprano) - Maragond (soprano) - Brutamonte (bass) - A Moorish Commander (speaking part)
The libretto is rather confusing, but fully in keeping with the fashion of the times: Eginhard loves Emma, the daughter of Emperor Karl, but can only win her hand after proving himself successful in many battles and adventures. Fierrabras, the son of the Moorish Prince Boland, has been captured by Eginhard on a crusade. He has secretly become a Christian and also fallen in love with Emma. Another parallel love story unfolds between Roland, Eginhards friend, and Fierrabrass sister Florinda. In the end, there are two happy couples - but Fierrabras is not part of either.