Overview
Synopsis
A three act opera about a young painter, Salvini, who falls in love with the fiance of the wealthy and powerful Lord Adelson, Nelly. Nelly's uncle, Struley, outlawed from Ireland, where the opera takes place, for some unspecified political offense, and a bitter enemy of Adelson, uses this passion as a means to be revenged on Adelson. A letter, seemingly, from Adelson's father giving news of Adelson's impending marriage to a London lady of rank, is shown to Salvini and this brings matters to a crisis. An attempted abduction of Nelly by Struley is foiled by Salvini, and the opera ends with Salvini cured of his infatuation.
Show Information
- Music
- Vincenzo Bellini
- Libretto
- Andrea Leone Tottola
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 3
- First Produced
- 1825
- Genres
- Romance
- Cast Size
- small
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lead |
Female |
Alto |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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|
Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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|
Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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|
Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Bass |
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Featured |
Male |
Bass |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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