Alfonso und Estrella facts for kids

Alfonso und Estrella (which means Alfonso and Estrella) is a German opera with music by Franz Schubert. The story, called a libretto, was written by Franz von Schober. Schubert composed this opera in Vienna between 1821 and 1822. It was first performed much later, on June 24, 1854, in Weimar.

Main Characters in Alfonso und Estrella

In Alfonso und Estrella, you'll meet these main characters:

• Alfonso - a tenor (a male singer with a high voice). He is the hero of the story.
• Estrella - a soprano (a female singer with a high voice). She is the heroine.
• King Froila - a baritone (a male singer with a medium-low voice). He is a king in the opera.
• Mauregato - a baritone.

Images for kids

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  Playbill from the 1854 performance in Weimar, conducted by Liszt

See also

In Spanish: Alfonso y Estrella para niños