Semiramide

Melodramma Tragico in 2 acts
Music by
Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by
Gaetano Rossi
Language
Italian
Premiere
1823
Roles
  • Semiramide, Queen of Babylon, widow of King Nino
    Soprano
    • Arsace, Commander of the Assyrian army
      Alto
      • Contralto
    • Assur, a prince, descendant of Baal
      Bass
      • Idreno, an Indian king
        Tenor
        • Oroe, High priest of the Magi
          Bass
          • Azema, a princess, descendant of Baal
            Soprano
            • Mitrane, Captain of the Guard
              Tenor
              • Nino's Ghost
                Bass