Significant French Operas

Béatrice et Bénédict

Opera in 2 acts

Libretto  & Music by Hector Berlioz

First Performance: Theater der Stadt, Baden-Baden, August 9, 1862

Cast:
Leonato, Governor of Messena   Speaking role
Hero, daughter of Leonato         Soprano
Beatrice, niece of Leonato           Mezzo-soprano
Ursula, lady-in-waiting to Hero Contralto
Claudio, aide to the general        Baritone
Benedict, Army officer                Tenor
Don Pedro, general                     Bass
Somaronem Music Master         Bass
A Norary, A Messanger, Two servants, Chorus

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• English libretto

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Last updated: January 22, 2008