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I Lombardi alla prima crociata |
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Lyrical drama in four acts, by Temistocle Solera, from the anonymous poem by Tommaso Grossi - World premiere: 11 February 1843 - Teatro alla Scala (Milan) (Duration without breaks: 2 hour 15 minutes) |
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Temistocle Solera |
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Act 1 Arvino & Pagano (Tenor and Basss)Both leaders of the Lombardian crusaders and sons of Folco, Lord of Rò Viclinda, (Soprano) Arvino's wife Giselda, (Soprano) Their daughter Pirro,(Bass) Arvino's squire Prior of the City of Milan, (Tenor)
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2 - 4 Act Acciano, (Bass)Tyrant of Antioch Oronte, (Tenor) His son Arvino (Tenor) Leader of the Lombardian crusaders Sofia, (Soprano) Wife of the Tyrant of Antioch, a secret convert to Christanity Pirro, (Bass) One renegade One Hermit (Bass) |
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Chorus und Orchestra: Chorus: Nuns, prioris, murderers, soldiers in Folco's palace, emissaries from Persia, Medina, Damascus and Chaldaea, crusaders, soldiers, pilgrims, Lombardian women, harem ladies and celestial virgins. Orchestra: 1 Piccolo, 1 Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets and 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 1 Cimbasso (Valve double-bass trombone), Timpani, Percussion (1 Bass drum, 1 Side drum and 1 Triangle) 2 Harps and Strings. Stage music: 1 Piccolo, 2 Clarinets, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Tuba, Percussion (1 Bass drum and 1 Side). |
