Ernani

Ernani is an Italian opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on Victor Hugo's play Hernani. It was first performed in Venice, on March 9, 1844. 

Principal roles

 Ernani - tenor
 Elvira - soprano
 Carlo - baritone
 Silva - bass

Sources
 The Complete Dictionary of Opera & Operetta, James Anderson, Wings Books, 1993.

Category:1840s operas
Category:Compositions by Giuseppe Verdi