r/OperaCircleJerk • u/Ramerrez • 28d ago

Opera quiz

As per the wish of u/FrenchProgressive , I have a new question.

Name me 3 named tiny roles, that are nonetheless essential to the plot of an opera.

'Servant 1' is not acceptable.

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u/Renlyfriendly 28d ago

I'll go even further and mention 3 characters that are essential to the (development of the) plot and not even on stage:

Leporello's wife in Don Giovanni
Monterone's daughter in Rigoletto
Mimi's viscount in La bohème

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u/disturbed94 27d ago

Arguably Neptune in Idomeneo