Raymond and Agnes
Raymond and Agnes is an opera in 4 acts by composer Edward Loder. The work's English language libretto by Edward Fitzball is based on Matthew Lewis's classic Gothic novel, The Monk. The opera premiered on 14 August 1855 at the Theatre Royal, Manchester.[1]
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast,[1] 14 August 1855 (Conductor: Edward Loder) |
|---|---|---|
| Don Raymond | tenor | George Perren |
| Lady Agnes | soprano | Rudersdorff |
| Baron Inigo of Lindenberg | bass-baritone | Hamilton Braham |
| Madelina | mezzo-soprano | Susan Pyne |
| Antoni | baritone | J. T. Haines |
| Ravella | soprano | Marie-Louisa Pyne |
| Theodore | Charles Lyall | |
| Francesco | J. H. Leffler | |
| Roberto | G. C. Rowland | |
| Landlord of Golden Wolf | E. Connell | |