Roles
It is striking that by different tones of voice, the singers clearly distinguish between "good" and "evil". The voices of Grimoaldo (tenor), Garibaldo (bass), and Eduige (alto) are deep, which seems more threatening. The voices of Bertarido (alto), Unulfo (alto) and Rodelinda (soprano) are rather high.
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, 13 February 1725 |
|---|---|---|
| Rodelinda, Queen of Lombardy | soprano | Francesca Cuzzoni |
| Bertarido, usurped King of Lombardy | alto castrato | Senesino |
| Grimoaldo, Duke of Benevento, Bertarido's usurper | tenor | Francesco Borosini |
| Eduige, Bertarido's sister, betrothed to Grimoaldo | contralto | Anna Vincenza Dotti |
| Unulfo, Bertarido's friend and counsellor | alto castrato | Andrea Pacini |
| Garibaldo, Grimoaldo's counsellor, duke of Turin | bass | Giuseppe Maria Boschi |
| Flavio, Rodelinda's son | silent |
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