Composer

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Giuseppe Verdi

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1840

Average_duration

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110:42

Movement_count

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42

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Un Giorno di regno, also known as Il finto Stanislao, is an opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi. The opera was composed in 1840, and it premiered on September 5, 1840, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The libretto was written by Felice Romani, and the opera was conducted by Eugenio Cavallini. The plot of Un Giorno di regno revolves around the character of the Marquis di Poggio, who is mourning the loss of his wife. He is visited by the Polish King Stanislaus, who is traveling incognito. The Marquis, who is a lookalike of the King, is persuaded to impersonate the King for a day, in order to help the King avoid a political scandal. The Marquis agrees, and chaos ensues as he tries to navigate the political intrigue of the court. The opera is divided into two acts, and it features a number of musical movements, including arias, duets, and ensembles. The music of Un Giorno di regno is characterized by its lightness and humor, which is a departure from Verdi's later, more serious works. The opera also features a number of musical motifs, which are used to represent the different characters and themes of the opera. Un Giorno di regno was not well-received at its premiere, and it was a commercial failure. Verdi himself later described the opera as a "fiasco". However, the opera has since been revived and re-evaluated by critics, who have praised its musical and comedic qualities. Despite its initial failure, Un Giorno di regno remains an important work in Verdi's early career, and it provides a glimpse into the composer's development as an artist.

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