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Gemma of Vergy
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781148937311
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 20 2010
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Gemma of Vergy is a tragic opera in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti, with an Italian libretto by Giovanni Emanuele Bidera, based on Alexandre Dumas, père's play Charles VII chez ses grands vassaux. Premiering in 1834, the opera tells a dramatic story of love, betrayal, and societal constraints in medieval France.
This edition presents the libretto, offering readers a chance to delve into the literary and dramatic aspects of Donizetti's work. The narrative centers on Gemma, forced into a loveless marriage with the Count of Vergy, and her tragic fate as she navigates forbidden love and political intrigue. The opera showcases Donizetti's mastery of the bel canto style, featuring soaring melodies and intricate vocal passages. Gemma of Vergy remains a significant work in the operatic repertoire, celebrated for its dramatic intensity and musical richness.
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