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Arrighetto

Libretto · Opera · 1813

Nobleman Arrighetto hides under the name Tebaldo, working as gardener in Corrado’s household while awaiting news that he can safely reveal himself. Corrado intends his daughter Despina to marry Count Ludovico, but she loves Giannotto, who is Arrighetto’s elder son; Ludovico is the younger son, raised by another family. When Ludovico recognizes Giannotto and gives up his claim to Despina, news of the defeat of Charles I allows Arrighetto to disclose his identity, reunite with his sons, and bless Giannotto’s marriage.

I fuorusciti di Firenze

Libretto · Opera · 1802

Bandit Umberto holds Isabella prisoner, and her husband Edoardo’s attempt to rescue her fails. Isabella is ultimately revealed to be Umberto’s daughter.

L'italiana in Algeri

Libretto · Opera · 1813

In Algiers, Bey Mustafà plans to marry his Italian slave Lindoro to his wife Elvira, while seeking a new Italian woman for himself. Isabella, who is searching for Lindoro, is captured with her companion Taddeo. Reunited, Isabella and Lindoro plan to escape. Isabella tricks Mustafà into accepting the role of pappataci, which requires him to eat, drink, and remain silent. The Italians escape while Mustafà is distracted, and he reconciles with Elvira.

Ser Marcantonio

Libretto · Opera · 1810

An opera by Stefano Pavesi to a libretto by Angelo Anelli. Its libretto later served as the basis for Donizetti’s separately titled Don Pasquale. No plot description is available in the reviewed text.

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