Monna Vanna (Février)
Monna Vanna is a drame lyrique or opera in four acts by composer Henry Février. The opera's French libretto is by playwright Maurice Maeterlinck and is based on his play of the same name. The opera premiered on 13 January 1909 at the Académie Nationale de Musique in Paris.
Roles
Vanni Marcoux as Guido Colonna
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, 13 January 1909 (Conductor:) |
|---|---|---|
| Giovanna (Monna Vanna), Guido's wife | soprano | Lucienne Bréval |
| Guido Colonna, commander of the Pisan Garrison | bass | Vanni Marcoux |
| Marco Colonna, Guido's father | baritone | Jean-François Delmas |
| Prinzivalle, General in the pay of Florence | tenor | Lucien Muratore |
| Trivulzio, Commissioner of the Florentine Republic | bass | Joachim Cerdan |
| Borso, Guido's lieutenant | Conguet | |
| Torello, Guido's lieutenant | Triadou | |
| Vedio, Prinzivalle's secretary | tenor | Georges Nansen |
| Nobles, Soldiers, Peasants, etc. | chorus | |
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