Composer

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Gioachino Rossini

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1812

Average_duration

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84:24

Movement_count

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28

Movement ....

"L'occasione fa il ladro" is an opera buffa in one act composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1812. The libretto was written by Luigi Prividali and is based on a play by Antonio Simeone Sografi. The opera premiered on November 24, 1812, at the Teatro San Moisè in Venice. The plot of the opera revolves around the character of Don Eusebio, a wealthy merchant who is about to marry the beautiful and virtuous Berenice. However, Don Eusebio's plans are disrupted when his servant, Germano, informs him that a thief has entered the house. Don Eusebio decides to hide his valuables and dress up as a servant to catch the thief. Meanwhile, the real thief, a young man named Alberto, enters the house disguised as a nobleman. He is in love with Berenice and hopes to win her heart by stealing her father's approval. However, when he meets Don Eusebio disguised as a servant, he mistakes him for a fellow thief and the two men end up stealing from each other. As the night progresses, Don Eusebio's fiancée, Berenice, becomes suspicious of the strange behavior of the men in the house. She eventually discovers the truth and exposes the two thieves. In the end, Don Eusebio forgives Alberto and allows him to marry Berenice. The music of "L'occasione fa il ladro" is characterized by Rossini's signature style of fast-paced, virtuosic vocal lines and lively ensemble numbers. The opera features several memorable arias, including Alberto's "Se tanto in ira" and Berenice's "Non mi dir, bell'idol mio." Overall, "L'occasione fa il ladro" is a charming and humorous opera that showcases Rossini's talent for composing light-hearted and entertaining works. Its premiere in Venice was a great success, and the opera continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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