Overview
Synopsis
The Earl of Leicester returns to England after his great victory over Scotland. As a present to the Queen, he brings with him hostages consisting of the nobility of Scotland. Included among these hostages is the Earl's secret wife, Matilda. This problem is aggravated even more by the fact that the Queen loves the Earl. Through Norfolk the Queen discovers that the Earl is married to Matilda and sends them both to prison. The Queen then convinces Matilda to sign a document renouncing all claims to the Earl in exchange for his freedom. After Matilda saves the Queen's life from Norfolk, the Queen decides to free both the Earl and Matilda.
Show Information
- Music
- Gioachino Rossini
- Libretto
- Giovanni Schmidt
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- small
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Early Teen, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Mezzo-Soprano |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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