Composer

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Carl Maria von Weber

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1808 - 1810

Publication Date

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1812

First Performance

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Sep 16, 1810

Average_duration

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123:14

Movement_count

:

22

Movement ....

Silvana is an opera composed by Carl Maria von Weber, with a libretto by Franz Carl Hiemer. The opera was composed in 1810 and premiered on November 5, 1810, at the Königliches Theater in Berlin. The plot of Silvana revolves around the love triangle between the knight Ottokar, his wife Silvana, and the troubadour Balthasar. Ottokar is a knight who is deeply in love with his wife Silvana, but she is distant and cold towards him. Silvana is secretly in love with Balthasar, a troubadour who has come to the castle to perform for the court. Balthasar is also in love with Silvana, but he is torn between his love for her and his loyalty to Ottokar. As the opera progresses, Ottokar becomes increasingly jealous of Balthasar and Silvana's relationship. He accuses Silvana of infidelity and orders her to be imprisoned. Balthasar tries to rescue Silvana, but he is caught and sentenced to death. In the end, Silvana confesses her love for Balthasar, and Ottokar forgives her. Balthasar is spared from execution, and the three lovers are reunited. The music of Silvana is characterized by Weber's use of folk melodies and dance rhythms. The opera features several lively dance movements, including a polonaise and a waltz. The music also includes several arias and duets that showcase the vocal talents of the performers. Overall, Silvana is a romantic opera that explores themes of love, jealousy, and forgiveness. It is a testament to Weber's skill as a composer and his ability to create memorable melodies and engaging characters.

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