Roberto Devereux: A Lyric Tragedy, In Three Acts (1849) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104376031)

Roberto Devereux: A Lyric Tragedy, In Three Acts is an opera composed by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti in 1849. The opera tells the story of the downfall of Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex, who is accused of treason and sentenced to death by Queen Elizabeth I. The story is set in 16th century England and is based on the historical events of the time. The opera features a range of emotions, from intense passion to heart-wrenching tragedy, and is widely regarded as one of Donizetti's most powerful works. The music is filled with beautiful arias, duets, and ensembles that showcase the vocal talents of the performers. The libretto, written by Salvadore Cammarano, is a poetic and dramatic masterpiece that captures the essence of the story and the characters' emotions. Roberto Devereux: A Lyric Tragedy, In Three Acts is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences around the world with its powerful music and poignant story.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.

Author: Gaetano Donizetti, Salvatore Cammarano
ISBN-10: 1104376032
ISBN-13: 9781104376031
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d