Antony and Cleopatra
More info on Antony and Cleopatra
Composer: | Samuel Barber |
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Premiere: | Not entered yet. |
Language: | English |
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About the opera Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra is an opera in three acts by American composer Samuel Barber. The libretto was prepared by Franco Zeffirelli based on the play Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare. It originally made use of Shakespeare's language exclusively.
It was first performed in New York City on September 16, 1966, at the opening of the new Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The idea was to have a new opera by an American composer for the gala opening of the new house.
Read more on WikipediaIt was first performed in New York City on September 16, 1966, at the opening of the new Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The idea was to have a new opera by an American composer for the gala opening of the new house.
Roles in Antony and Cleopatra
| Cleopatra | Soprano |
| Mark Antony | Baritone |
| Octavius Caesar | Tenor |
| Enobarbus | Bass |
| Charmian | Mezzo-Soprano |
| Iras | Mezzo-Soprano |
| Mardian | Tenor |
| Messenger | Tenor |
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External links for Antony and Cleopatra
| Sheetmusic for opera |  Sheetmusicplus.com |
| Sheetmusic for opera | Sheetmusicplus.com |
| MP3's for this opera | on Amazon.com |
| DVD/CD's for this opera | on Amazon.com |
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