Overview

Synopsis

Rome is ruled by the dictator Lucio Silla. Cecilio, banished for plotting against Silla, learns from his friend Cinna that Silla, declaring him dead, is chasing Cecilio's fiancée, Junia. Junia, daughter of Sulla's defeated enemy Marius, rejects Sulla's advances at all costs. Cecilio then returns in secret from exile to Rome to reclaim Junia. However, he is caught and sent to prison. Luckily, Cinna saves the day. He agrees to marry Silla's sister, Celia. In return Celia persuades her brother to free Cecilio and allow him to marry Junia.

Show Information

Music
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Lucio Silla (Lucius Sulla)

Lead

Male

Tenor

Giunia (Junia)

Lead

Female

Soprano

Cecilio (Caecilius)

Lead

Male

Soprano

Lucio Cinna (Lucius Cinna)

Lead

Male

Soprano

Celia

Lead

Female

Soprano

Aufidio (Aufidius)

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Guards, nobles, senators, people

Ensemble

Either Gender

Songs

Act 1

  • Dalla sponda tenebrosa – Giunia
  • Il desio di vendetta – Silla
  • Il tenero momento – Cecilio
  • Se lusinghiera speme – Celia
  • Vieni ov'amor t'invita – Lucio Cinna

Act 2

  • Guerrier che d'un acciaro – Aufidio
  • Nel fortunato istante – Lucio Cinna
  • Parto, m'affretto – Giunia
  • Ah se a morir – Cecilio
  • Ah se il crudel periglio – Giunia
  • D'ogni pietà mi spoglio – Silla
  • Quando sugl'arsi campi – Celia
  • Quest' improvviso tremito – Cecilio
  • Se il labbro timido – Celia

Act 3

  • De più superbi il core – Lucio Cinna
  • Fra i pensier – Giunia
  • Pupille amate – Cecilio
  • Strider sento la procella – Celia

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