Robin Hood (Macfarren)

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Opera dates
Original title: Robin Hood
Shape: Opera in three acts
Original language: English
Music: George Alexander Macfarren
Libretto : John Oxenford
Premiere: October 11, 1860
Place of premiere: Her Majesty's Theater , London
people
  • Robin Hood disguised as Locksley ( tenor )
  • Marian, daughter of the sheriff ( soprano )
  • Sir Reginald d'Bracy, Sheriff of Nottingham ( baritone )
  • Hugo (Sompnour) Abbey Collector ( Bass )
  • Villagers, outlaws ( chorus )

Robin Hood is an English opera in three acts . The music was composed by George Alexander Macfarren . The libretto is by John Oxenford . The opera premiered in London on October 11, 1860.

Discography

  • 2010: Nicky Spence (Robin Hood / Locksley), Kay Jordan (Marian), George Hulbert (Sceriff), Louis Hurst (Sompnour); John Powell Singers, Victorian Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Ronald Corp (Naxos)

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