Gaetano Donizetti
La zingara
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Composer:Gaetano DonizettiGenre:OperaStyle:OperaCompose Date:1822Average_duration:120:41La zingara is an opera composed by Gaetano Donizetti in 1822. The plot revolves around the story of a gypsy girl, Azucena, who is accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. However, she is saved by the intervention of a nobleman, Manfredo, who falls in love with her. The opera is set in Spain during the 15th century. The first act of the opera opens with a group of gypsies gathered around a campfire. Azucena, the daughter of the gypsy leader, sings a song about her mother's death at the hands of a nobleman. She vows to avenge her mother's death and to protect her people from the oppression of the nobility. Meanwhile, Manfredo, a nobleman, is hunting in the forest when he comes across the gypsy camp. He is immediately drawn to Azucena and offers to help her people. In the second act, Azucena is accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. Manfredo intervenes and saves her from the executioner's axe. He takes her to his castle and declares his love for her. Azucena is torn between her love for Manfredo and her loyalty to her people. She eventually decides to leave Manfredo and return to her gypsy camp. The third act opens with Manfredo searching for Azucena in the forest. He comes across a group of gypsies who tell him that Azucena has returned to her people. Manfredo is heartbroken and decides to join the gypsies in their fight against the nobility. The opera ends with a battle between the gypsies and the nobility. Manfredo is mortally wounded, but Azucena saves his life by revealing that she is his long-lost sister. The two are reunited, and the opera ends with a joyful chorus. La zingara premiered on May 12, 1822, at the Teatro San Luca in Venice. The opera was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it helped establish Donizetti as one of the leading composers of his time. The music of La zingara is characterized by its lyrical melodies, dramatic arias, and colorful orchestration.More....
