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Mignon: Opera in Three Acts and Five Tableaux

Mignon: Opera in Three Acts and Five Tableaux

Thomas, Ambroise
Barbier, Jules
Carrã(c), Michel

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1025838971
ISBN13: 9781025838977
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mignon is a celebrated opera in three acts and five tableaux, composed by Ambroise Thomas with a libretto by Michel Carré and Jules Barbier. Based on the character Mignon from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's novel Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, this work stands as a cornerstone of the 19th-century French lyric opera tradition. The story follows the journey of the young, enigmatic Mignon, who was stolen from her home by gypsies and eventually finds redemption and love through her encounters with the wandering student Wilhelm Meister.

This edition includes the English translation by Theodore Baker, capturing the poignant drama and lyrical beauty of Thomas's masterpiece. The opera is renowned for its evocative melodies, most notably the famous aria Connais-tu le pays? and the brilliant polonaise Je suis Titania. It offers a masterful blend of sentimental romance and theatrical flair. As one of the most performed operas of its era, Mignon remains a vital piece of musical history, providing a compelling exploration of identity, memory, and the search for home. This work serves as an essential resource for singers, musicians, and devotees of classical lyric drama.

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