This work features the arias "cielo e mar" and "suicidio," and begins with a mother being accused of witchcraft.
This work features the arias "cielo e mar" and "suicidio," and begins with a mother being accused of witchcraft. La Ciecia is ultimately saved by Laura Adorno whose tryst with the prince puts her in danger. Its climax comes after the title character puts aside her own love and brings Laura and Enzo Grimaldi together by offering herself to the evil Barnabaand then impaling herself. FTP identify this 1867 masterpiece of Amilcare Ponchielli possibly best known for its ballet interlude "The Dance of the Hours."
This work features the arias "cielo e mar" and "suicidio," and begins with a mother being accused of witchcraft.
La Gioconda