Si j'étais roi
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Si j'étais roi (English: If I Were King) is an opéra-comique in three acts by Adolphe Adam. The libretto was written by Adolphe d'Ennery and Jules Brésil. It was first performed in Paris at the Théâtre Lyrique on 4 September 1852.
The story is about a young fisherman in Goa who rescues a princess from drowning. Though less popular than Le postillon de Lonjumeau, it is often regarded as Adam's finest work.
[edit] Roles
Premiere, September 4, 1852. | |||
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Nemea, Princess of Goa/Daughter of the King of Noa | dramatic coloratura soprano | ||
Zelide, Zephoris' sister | soprano | ||
Zephoris, a fisherman | tenor | ||
Moussol, King of Goa/Father of Nemea | baritone | ||
Prince Kadoor, A prince and villain | bass | ||
Pifea, a fisherman | tenor | ||
Zizzel, Beach Policeman | bass |