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Semele Synopsis and Character Descriptions

Semele

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Type:	Opera
Music By:	George Frideric Handel

Synopsis:	Diving deep into the history of ancient mythology, Semele explores the clashing of gods and mortals, the folly of vanity, and the fatal consequences of forbidden passion. The opera tells the cautionary tale of the delectable Semele and the god Jupiter, who tempt fate with a dangerously imprudent love affair. Semele, a girl with ambitions, craves immortality. She also has a terrifying secret: she is pregnant with Jupiter's child. After Jupiter carries Semele off to enjoy "endless pleasure, endless love," his wife, Juno, plots a fiery finish to the affair.
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Semele Characters
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Name	Gender	Vocal Part	Age Range	Role Type
Jupiter	male	tenor	25 – 35	lead
Semele	female	soprano	18 – 27	lead
Athamas	male	countertenor	21 – 32	lead
Ino	female	mezzo	16 – 27	lead
Juno	female	mezzo	25 – 35	lead
Cadmus	male	alto	40 – 65	supporting
Somnus	male	bass	35 – 60	supporting
Apollo	male	tenor	21 – 45	supporting
Iris	female	soprano	20 – 35	supporting
High Priest	male	bass	40 – 70	supporting
Priests, augurs, loves, zephyrs, nymphs, swains and attendants	N/A	various	15 – 75	chorus

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