Composer

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Edoardo Mascheroni

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1901

Lorenza is an opera composed by Edoardo Mascheroni, an Italian composer, in 1914. The opera premiered on November 26, 1914, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. The libretto was written by Luigi Illica, an Italian librettist who also wrote the libretti for Puccini's Tosca and Madama Butterfly. The plot of Lorenza revolves around the titular character, a young woman who is forced to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Don Rodrigo. Lorenza is in love with a poor artist named Carlo, but her father has arranged the marriage to Don Rodrigo for financial gain. Despite her protests, Lorenza is married to Don Rodrigo and is subjected to his abuse and mistreatment. Carlo, who is unaware of Lorenza's marriage, continues to pursue her and eventually discovers the truth. He confronts Don Rodrigo and challenges him to a duel, which Carlo wins. However, Lorenza is still trapped in her unhappy marriage and is unable to be with Carlo. The opera is divided into three acts and features a variety of musical styles, including arias, duets, and ensemble pieces. Mascheroni's music is characterized by lush orchestration and a romantic, melodic style. The opera also features a number of dramatic moments, including the duel between Carlo and Don Rodrigo. Despite its initial success, Lorenza has fallen out of the operatic repertoire in recent years. However, it remains an important work in the history of Italian opera and a testament to Mascheroni's skill as a composer.

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