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Arrighetto

Music · 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.

Caterina di Guisa

Music · Opera · 1833

Set in Paris in 1578, the Duke of Guise suspects his wife Caterina of an affair with San Megrino and forces her to lure him into a trap. Caterina cannot warn him. Arturo helps San Megrino escape through a window, but both are discovered and killed by the Duke’s soldiers. Caterina curses her husband.

Clotilde

Music · Opera · 1815

Count Emerico is betrothed to Clotilde, whom he has never met. Squire Sivaldo substitutes his sister Isabella and arranges for courier Tartufo to kill Clotilde, but Tartufo lets her escape. Disguised as a peasant, she finds shelter at innkeeper Jacopone’s inn, where Emerico mistakes Isabella for his bride. Clotilde later reveals the deception with Tartufo and Jacopone’s testimony. A locket proves her identity, and she asks Emerico to forgive Sivaldo and Isabella.

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