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Synopsis

The Greek Corsair must leave his lover, Medora, in order to fight the Turks. In disguise, he manages to infiltrates the camp of the Turks, commanded by the pasha Seid. Corrado and his men try to kill Seid and his followers but fail. Instead, Corrado is captured and prepares for a painful death. Luckily, Gulnara, Seid's favorite concubine, saves Corrado. She kills Seid and escapes with Corrado to the pirate island. Sadly, the false news of Corrado's death arrived before him. His beloved Medora has poisoned herself.

Show Information

Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Corrado

Lead

Male

Tenor

Gulnara

Lead

Female

Soprano

Medora

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Seid

Supporting

Male

Bass

Selimo

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Giovanni

Featured

Male

Bass

A Eunich

Featured

Male

Tenor

A slave

Featured

Male

Tenor

Pirates, Odalisques, soldiers, eunuchs, Muslims, slaves, Turks, and handmaidens.

Ensemble

Either Gender

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