La Belle au bois dormant (opera)

La Belle au bois dormant (English: The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood) is an opera in three acts by Michele Carafa to a French libretto by François-Antonine-Eugène de Planard after the fairy tale of the same name by Charles Perrault. It was first performed on March 2, 1825 at the Salle Le Peletier of Paris Opera. The famous tenor Adolphe Nourrit created the role of the Prince. The choreography was composed by Pierre Gabriel Gardel, and sets designed by Pierre-Luc-Charles Cicéri.

Carafa

Main roles

• Aurora, soprano
• The Queen, soprano
• The Prince, tenor
• Carabosse, baritone
• King Florestan, baritone

Other websites

• Amadeus Almanac