Significant French Operas

Ascanio

Opera in 5 acts and 7/6 scenes

Music by Camille Saint-Saëns

Libretto by Louis Gallet,
after Paul Meurice

First Performance: Opéra, Paris, March 21, 1890

Cast:
Benvenuto-Cellini                                 Baritone
Ascanio                                                  Tenor
François the First                                  Bass
A Beggar                                               Baritone
Charles-Quint                                       Bass
Pagolo                                                   Bass
D'Estourville                                          Tenor
D'Orbec                                                  Tenor
Duchess d'Éstempes                              Dramatic soprano
Scozzone                                               Contralto
Colombe d'Estourville                          Soprano
Ursuline Nun                                        Soprano
Périne                                                     Mime
Chorus: SSAATTBB
Ballet: Act III, "Amour and Psyche"

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Last updated: January 08, 2008