Based on a play by Antonio Gutiérrez, its libretto was finished by Leone Bardare after the death of Salvatore Cammarano, expanding the part of Ines Leonora in order to counterbalance the secondary male lead, the Count di Luna.
In the opening scene of this opera, "Sull'orlo dei Tetti" is interrupted by a chiming clock. The racconto "Condotta Ell'era in Ceppi" discusses the background to the story, involving a witch who was burned for giving the evil eye to the infant Garzia. Based on a play by Antonio Gutiérrez, its libretto was finished by Leone Bardare after the death of Salvatore Cammarano, expanding the part of Ines Leonora in order to counterbalance the secondary male lead, the Count di Luna. Its highlight comes just before "Stride la Vampa," when a group of Gypsies sings about work in "Chi del gitano i giorni abbella?", better known as the Anvil Chorus. For 10 points, name this Verdi opera whose title refers to Manrico, a courtly singer.
In the opening scene of this opera, "Sull'orlo dei Tetti" is interrupted by a chiming clock.
Il {Trovatore} [or The {Troubadour}]