A work about the tonality of this opera was written by Martin Chusid, who produced a recent critical edition of it. A solo ce
A work about the tonality of this opera was written by Martin Chusid, who produced a recent critical edition of it. A solo cello and English horn back the lead character in Act II, which is soon thereafter ended by the cabaletta "Si, vendetta, tremenda vendetta." Earlier, the aria "Pari siamo" points out similarities between two characters. A declaration of love in 3/8 Andante precedes an appearance by the courtier Borsa and one character's declaration that he is the poor student Gualtier Maldé. Other male parts include the court usher, the knight Marullo, the Count Ceprano, and the hired assassin Sparafucile. With a libretto by Francesco Piave, FTP, name this 1851 opera based on the play Le Roi S'amuse, which features the Duke of Mantua and the aria "La donna e mobile" as well as the title court jester.
A work about the tonality of this opera was written by Martin Chusid, who produced a recent critical edition of it.
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