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Record 1 2011-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
CONT

A breeches role (also pants role or trouser role) is a role in which an actress appears in male clothing. In opera it can also refer to any male character that is sung and acted by a female singer. In the case of a woman playing the role of a young man, the part is often filled by a mezzo soprano or a contralto.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
CONT

Giuditta Pasta s'est montrée exeptionnelle dans les rôles masculins (Tancredi, Romeo, Otello), tout particulièrement dans celui de Romeo, selon l'avis unanime de la presse et des amateurs de cette période.

Spanish

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