Overview
Synopsis
Dantons Tod concerns the story of Georges Danton and his attempts to fight back against the cruel tactics of Robespierre during the French Revolutions. Danton's attempts are futile and he is eventually sent to the guillotine.
Show Information
- Music
- Gottfried von Einem
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Featured |
Male |
Bass |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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