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Fervaal
Dramatic action in a prologue and 3 acts
Music by Vincent d’Indy
Libretto by Vincent d’Indy
First Performance: Théâtre Royale de la Monnaie, Brussels, March 12, 1897
Cast:
Fervaal Tenor
Guilhen Soprano
Arfagard Baritone
Kaito Contralto
Lennsmor Tenor
Grympuig Bass
Edwig 1st Tenor
Chennos 1st Tenor
Ilbert 2nd Tenor
Ferkemnat 2nd Tenor
Gwellkingubar 1st Bass
Geywhir 1st Bass
Berddrek 1st Bass
Penvald 2nd Bass
Helwrig 2nd Bass
Buduann 2nd Bass
Moussah Tenor
A Shephard Tenor
A Messenger Baritone
A Bard Tenor
5 Peasants 2 Tenors, 3 Basses
2 Sarrazin Peasants 1 Tenor, 1 Bass
4 Ovates 2 Tenor, 2 Bass
Chorus: (peasants, Sarrazins, Priests & Priestesses, Bards, Soldiers and
people of the caraban, voice of the Nubians, Mysterious voices) The
smaller roles can be played by members of the chorus)
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Synopsis
The action, which takes place in the Midi of France at the time of the Saracen invasions, tells how Fervaal a Celtic chief, wounded in battle, is nursed back to health by Guilhen, a Saracen sorceress. Arfagard, a Druid, forces Fervaal to leave Guilhen, who thinking herself betrayed, lures the Celts to their deaths.
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Last updated: January 09, 2008