Béatrice et Bénédict
- Don Pedro: Bass
- Leonato: Bass
- Hero, his daughter: Soprano
- Beatrice, his niece: Soprano
- Claudio, an officer: Baritone
- Benedict, an officer: Tenor
- Ursula, Heros partner: Old
- Somarona, band: Bass
Béatrice et Bénédict ( Beatrice and Benedict ) is an opera in two acts by the composer Hector Berlioz; it arose as Opus 27 1860-1862. libretto, loosely based on William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing written by the composer himself
At the opening of the theater in Baden -Baden experienced this piece was premiered on August 9, 1862 ( in French). The writer Richard Pohl translated this piece and so was already in the following year, on April 8, be brought at the court theater at Weimar, a German version of the performance.
1912 Josef Stransky created and Wilhelm Kleefeld a rewriting, which could then be listed at the New Theatre in 1913 in Leipzig.
Action
Act 1 - In the Park
As the winner Don Pedro returns from battle and is received by Leonato, Hero and Beatrice with jubilation. Hero, Claudio falls in love with, this also welcomes enthusiastic. The highlight of the party to welcome Don Pedro to Hero and Claudio are to give the knot.
Benedict is also married, but has this suggestion out of hand. Don Pedro is allowed, along with Leonato and Claudio, now the fun persuade Benedict that Beatrice loves him secretly. At the request of Don Pedro Hero and Ursula can also Beatrice believe Benedict was in love with her. Suddenly, the setting of the two converts and they swarm as firmly of the marriage as they rejected this before.
Act 2 - Main Hall
Hero is adorned as a bride and led into the church. As all those present are rushed to the wedding, Beatrice and Benedict are left alone in the ballroom. You summed up courage and speak off. After the church ceremony, all come, led by Hero and Claudio, back into the hall. The bride and groom stand before Don Pedro and sign the marriage contract.
As Beatrice and Benedict also occur before Don Pedro, agree and also sign their marriage contract. Under general rejoicing of all present, the curtain falls.