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Attila

Libretto · Opera · 1846

After Attila destroys Aquileia, Odabella asks for a sword so she can avenge her father, whom Attila killed. Roman general Ezio proposes dividing the empire, while Foresto and survivors arrive in the lagoon and plan a new city. Odabella and Foresto reunite. Attila dreams that Pope Leo warns him not to march on Rome. Foresto later plots to poison Attila, but Odabella intervenes. When the Romans ambush the Huns, Odabella stabs Attila with the sword he gave her, and the conspirators declare their people avenged.

Giovanna d'Arco

Libretto · Opera · 1845

In France in 1429, Charles, not yet crowned king, tells his people of a vision directing him to lay down his weapons. Giovanna prays to lead the French forces and hears angels call her to fight. Her father Giacomo believes she has made a pact with the devil. Giovanna leads the French to victory and Charles declares his love, but she resists him. Giacomo denounces her, and the English capture her and condemn her to death. Giacomo recognizes his error and frees her; she returns to battle, where the French win. Giovanna dies after briefly reviving, and is taken to heaven.

I Lombardi alla prima crociata

Libretto · Opera · 1843

In Milan, Pagano is reconciled with his brother Arvino but still desires Arvino’s wife, Viclinda. During an attack on the family palace, Pagano mistakenly kills his father and is exiled. Years later, as a hermit in the Holy Land, he helps the Crusaders capture Antioch, where Arvino’s daughter Giselda is held. Giselda falls in love with Oronte, the son of Antioch’s ruler; after Oronte is wounded, he converts and dies. Pagano’s guidance leads the Crusaders to water and victory, and he dies after revealing his identity and receiving Arvino’s forgiveness.

Nabucco

Libretto · Opera · 1842

In Jerusalem, Nabucco’s daughter Fenena is held hostage and falls in love with Ismaele. Nabucco conquers the city, while his other daughter Abigaille discovers she is the child of slaves and seizes the Babylonian throne. When Nabucco claims to be a god, a thunderbolt strikes him and he loses his senses. Abigaille orders the execution of the Israelites, including Fenena, but Nabucco regains his reason and faith in the God of the Hebrews. He frees the captives and orders the destruction of Baal’s idol. Abigaille takes poison, begs forgiveness, and dies.

Oberto, Conte di San Bonifacio

Libretto · Opera · 1839

In 1228, Leonora arrives at Ezzelino da Romano’s castle to confront Riccardo, who seduced and abandoned her and is about to marry Cuniza. Leonora reunites with her father, Oberto, and Cuniza agrees to help them. Cuniza ultimately tells Riccardo to return to Leonora, but Oberto insists on a duel. Riccardo kills Oberto, then leaves in exile and bequeaths his possessions to Leonora, who decides to become a hermit.

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