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La Vestale: Tragedia Lirica In 3 Atti. Da Rappresentarsi Nel Teatro S. Benedetto La Primavera 1841. (poesia: Salvator Cammarano. Musica: Saverio Merca

La Vestale: Tragedia Lirica In 3 Atti. Da Rappresentarsi Nel Teatro S. Benedetto La Primavera 1841. (poesia: Salvator Cammarano. Musica: Saverio Merca

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ISBN10: 1293187739
ISBN13: 9781293187739
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Nov 2 2013
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian

La Vestale is a tragic opera in three acts by Saverio Mercadante, with an Italian libretto by Salvadore Cammarano. This edition represents the version performed at the Teatro S. Benedetto in the spring of 1841.

Set in ancient Rome, the opera tells the story of Giulia, a vestal virgin torn between her sacred vows and her love for Licinio. Their forbidden romance unfolds against the backdrop of religious duty and political intrigue, culminating in a dramatic confrontation and tragic consequences. Cammarano's libretto is a powerful exploration of love, sacrifice, and the conflict between personal desire and societal expectations. Mercadante's score enhances the drama with soaring melodies and rich orchestral textures, capturing the emotional intensity of the characters and the grandeur of the setting.

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