La Muette de Portici: Opéra en cinq actes by Auber, Delavigne, and Scribe

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Composer Auber, D. F. E. (Daniel François Esprit), 1782-1871
Librettist Delavigne, Germain, 1790-1868
Librettist Scribe, Eugène, 1791-1861
Title La Muette de Portici: Opéra en cinq actes
Note Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_muette_de_Portici https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Muette_de_Portici
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Summary "La Muette de Portici: Opéra en cinq actes" by Auber, Delavigne, and Scribe is an opera written in the early 19th century. This dramatic work centers around themes of love, betrayal, and rebellion, set against the backdrop of Naples and featuring characters from the working class. The story captures the struggle of ordinary people against tyranny, highlighting issues of oppression and the quest for freedom. The opera follows Masaniello, a Neapolitan fisherman whose sister, Fenella, suffers from the betrayal of Alphonse, the son of the vice-roy. The plot unfolds as Masaniello, fueled by anger and the desire for justice, rallies the oppressed populace to rise against their oppressors. Alongside his loyal companion Piétro, he aims to confront the vice-roy’s forces and reclaim their dignity. The emotional turmoil escalates as Fenella navigates her conflicting feelings of love and revenge, leading to a tragic climax where her sacrifices resonate deeply with the audience. In the end, themes of sacrifice and the fight for justice prevail, culminating in a poignant and fiery conclusion that underscores the human spirit's resilience against tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Operas -- Librettos
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EBook-No. 9892
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Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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