One version of this story adds the character Stéphano, who sings about a turtledove in a vulture's nest, and includes the cavatine "Ah! lève-toi soleil!"
One version of this story adds the character Stéphano, who sings about a turtledove in a vulture's nest, and includes the cavatine "Ah! lève-toi soleil!" This story was given a happy ending in a Daniel Steibelt opera, and George Benda composed a German version. Sali and Vreli appear in a Frederick Delius opera which transposes it to a rural setting, the "village" version of this tale. The first major French adaptation, named for the principal families in this story, was composed by Bellini, but a more faithful opera was created by Charles Gounoud. FTP, name this Shakespearean musical theme about teenage lovers.
One version of this story adds the character Stéphano, who sings about a turtledove in a vulture's nest, and includes the cavatine "Ah! lève-toi soleil!"
{Romeo and Juliet} [do not accept Romero and Juliet]