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Lakme: Opera In Three Acts (1890)

Lakme: Opera In Three Acts (1890)

Delibes, Leo
Gondinet, Edmond
Gille, Philippe

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General LawGeneral World HistoryOpera

ISBN10: 1164823094
ISBN13: 9781164823094
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Lakme is an opera in three acts, composed by Leo Delibes in 1890. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the tragic love story of the Hindu priestess, Lakme, and the British officer, Gerald. The opera is known for its lush and exotic score, which features a blend of Western and Indian musical elements. The famous Flower Duet is one of the most recognizable pieces from the opera. The themes of colonialism, cultural clash, and forbidden love are explored throughout the opera. The libretto was written by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille, and the opera premiered at the Op�����ra-Comique in Paris in 1883. Lakme has since become one of the most popular French operas and has been performed in opera houses around the world.Translated And Adapted By Theodore T. Barker.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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