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Zelmira: Melodramma Serio...

Zelmira: Melodramma Serio...

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1279583541
ISBN13: 9781279583548
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 7 2012
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian

Zelmira is a melodramma serio in two acts by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian libretto by Andrea Leone Tottola, based on the play 'Zelmire' by Dormont de Belloy. This edition presents the complete libretto in its original Italian. Rossini's opera, premiered in Naples in 1822, showcases his mastery of vocal writing and dramatic pacing. The opera tells a tale of love, betrayal, and eventual redemption set against a backdrop of ancient Lesbos. Zelmira, the daughter of King Ilo, bravely defends her father and her homeland. The score is noted for its demanding vocal lines and its use of orchestral color to enhance the drama. 'Zelmira' stands as a significant work in Rossini's oeuvre, exemplifying the bel canto style and offering a compelling narrative.

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