Composer

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Michael William Balfe

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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4:08

"Trust Her Not" is an opera composed by Michael William Balfe, an Irish composer, and premiered on May 9, 1864, at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London. The opera is in three acts and is based on a libretto by Alfred Bunn. The first act of the opera opens with a chorus of villagers celebrating the arrival of the new lord of the manor, Sir William Devereux. The villagers are interrupted by the arrival of Sir William's sister, Lady Edith, who is disguised as a peasant girl. Lady Edith is in love with a young farmer named Walter, but her brother disapproves of the match. Sir William has arranged for Lady Edith to marry the wealthy but unscrupulous Lord Mowbray. In the second act, Lady Edith reveals her true identity to Walter and they plan to elope. However, their plans are thwarted by Lord Mowbray, who has discovered their plot. Lord Mowbray threatens to reveal Lady Edith's true identity to her brother unless she agrees to marry him. The final act of the opera sees Lady Edith and Walter reunited and Sir William finally giving his blessing to their marriage. Lord Mowbray is exposed as a fraud and is forced to flee. "Trust Her Not" is a romantic opera with a strong emphasis on the themes of love and trust. Balfe's music is characterized by its lyrical melodies and use of traditional Irish folk tunes. The opera was well-received at its premiere and enjoyed a successful run in London. However, it has since fallen into obscurity and is rarely performed today.

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