Fierrabras, D 796, is a three-act German opera with spoken dialogue written by the composer Franz Schubert in 1823, to a libretto by Joseph Kupelwieser (de), the general manager of the Theater am Kärntnertor (Vienna's Court Opera Theatre). Along with the earlier Alfonso und Estrella, composed in 1822, it marks Schubert's attempt to compose grand Romantic opera in German, departing from the Singspiel tradition.
| Librettist | Joseph Kupelwieser |
| Date of composition | 1823 |
| Premiered | 1835, May 7th (Theater in der Josefstadt) in Vienna, Austria |
| First published | 1886, Breitkopf und Härtel in Leipzig, Germany |
| Type | Opera |
| Catalogue | D 796 |
| Spoken language | German |
| Instruments |
Chorus/Choir
- Mixed Chorus ;
Orchestra Voice (Bass) - Karl, King of the Franks Voice (Soprano) - Emma, his daughter Voice (Tenor) - Eginhard, one of Karl's knights Voice (Baritone) - Roland, one of Karl's knights Voice (Tenor) - Ogier, one of Karl's knights Voice (Baritone) - Boland, Moorish leader Voice (Tenor) - Fierrabras, Boland's son Voice (Soprano) - Florinda, Boland's daughter Voice (Soprano) - Maragond Voice (Bass) - Brutamonte |
| Arrangements |
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| Autotranslations beta |
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