Near the beginning of this opera's first act, the lead soprano sings the joyous aria "Di piacer mi balza cor." With a libretto by Giovanni Gherardini, this opera ends with the disappointment of the lecherous mayor Gottardo. In the first act, Fernando sings "Vieni Fra Queste Braccia" upon seeing his daughter, who he later defends before a court in the aria "Accusata di furtivo." Isacco's confusion of two men with the initials FV leads him to accuse Giannetto Vingradito's lover, who sings the aria "Deh, tu reggi in tal memento" after her name is cleared. Its overture begins with a snare drum solo leading into a military march, and this opera focuses on Ninetta, who is erroneously arrested for ? stealing a silver spoon, which was actually taken by the title animal. For 10 points, identify thi
Near the beginning of this opera's first act, the lead soprano sings the joyous aria "Di piacer mi balza cor." With a libretto by Giovanni Gherardini, this opera ends with the disappointment of the lecherous mayor Gottardo. In the first act, Fernando sings "Vieni Fra Queste Braccia" upon seeing his daughter, who he later defends before a court in the aria "Accusata di furtivo." Isacco's confusion of two men with the initials FV leads him to accuse Giannetto Vingradito's lover, who sings the aria "Deh, tu reggi in tal memento" after her name is cleared. Its overture begins with a snare drum solo leading into a military march, and this opera focuses on Ninetta, who is erroneously arrested for ? stealing a silver spoon, which was actually taken by the title animal. For 10 points, identify this opera by Rossini about a pilfering bird.
Near the beginning of this opera's first act, the lead soprano sings the joyous aria "
The {Thieving Magpie} [or La {Gazza Ladra}]