Composer

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Daniel-François-Esprit Auber

Genre

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Opera

Compose Date

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1825

Publication Date

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1825

First Performance

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May 3, 1825

Average_duration

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03:13

Le maçon, S. 13 is an opera composed by Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, a French composer of the 19th century. The opera was composed in 1825 and premiered on March 3, 1825, at the Opéra-Comique in Paris. The libretto was written by Eugène Scribe, a prominent French playwright of the time. The plot of Le maçon revolves around the character of Albert, a young mason who falls in love with the daughter of his employer, Louise. However, Louise is already engaged to another man, the wealthy and arrogant Count de Montgommery. Despite this, Albert and Louise continue to see each other in secret, and their love for each other grows stronger. As the story progresses, the Count discovers their relationship and becomes enraged. He tries to have Albert arrested and sent to prison, but Albert manages to escape and goes into hiding. Meanwhile, Louise is forced to marry the Count, but she remains loyal to Albert and refuses to consummate the marriage. In the final act of the opera, Albert is captured and brought before the Count, who orders him to be executed. However, Louise intervenes and reveals that she is pregnant with Albert's child. The Count is moved by her devotion and allows Albert to go free. The opera ends with Albert and Louise reunited and the Count humbled by their love. Le maçon is characterized by its lively and melodic score, which features a number of memorable arias and duets. The opera also includes several dance movements, which were a popular feature of French opera at the time. The libretto, written by Scribe, is notable for its romantic themes and its exploration of the conflict between love and duty. Overall, Le maçon is a charming and engaging opera that showcases Auber's talent for melody and Scribe's skill as a librettist. Its premiere was a great success, and it remains a popular work in the French operatic repertoire.

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