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In this retelling of the Rosamund Clifford legend, Henry II courts Rosamond while disguised as the troubadour Edgar. Their relationship provokes jealousy and conflict. At Rosamond’s garden bower, Queen Eleanor threatens her with death, but Henry arrives and Rosamond pleads for the Queen’s pardon.
At the Prado, chamberlain Gil Polo plots against King Philip V. Farinelli, who loves Gil’s niece Leonora, learns of the conspiracy. His singing revives the melancholic king and spurs him to act. Gil is dismissed and exiled; Farinelli is honored and is able to marry Leonora.
In this retelling of the Rosamund Clifford legend, Henry II courts Rosamond while disguised as the troubadour Edgar. Their relationship provokes jealousy and conflict. At Rosamond’s garden bower, Queen Eleanor threatens her with death, but Henry arrives and Rosamond pleads for the Queen’s pardon.
At the Prado, chamberlain Gil Polo plots against King Philip V. Farinelli, who loves Gil’s niece Leonora, learns of the conspiracy. His singing revives the melancholic king and spurs him to act. Gil is dismissed and exiled; Farinelli is honored and is able to marry Leonora.