Attila

Opera

Writers: Giuseppe Verdi

Overview

Show Information

Category
Opera
Number of Acts
3
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, young adult, mature adult, late teen characters

Synopsis

The story takes place in 5th century in the city of Aquileia. Attila the Hun is attempting to conquer the world and destroying all that lies in his path. After invading Aquileia, the Huns take a group of Virgins that survived the assault. One of the virgins is the beautiful Odabella. Odabella agrees to be loyal to Attila but secretly plans to murder him to avenge the death of her father who died trying to protect the city. Meanwhile, her lover, Foresto, becomes jealous when he thinks that Odabella has betrayed Aquileia to join Attila the Hun. However, in the end, Odabella's plan works and she kills Attila.

Lead Characters

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