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I Lombardi

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Opera in four acts
Libretto by TEMISTOCLE SOLERA after the poem by TOMMASO GROSSI
Music by Verdi (sung in Italian) direct from the Royal Opera House
Covent Garden
The Royal Opera House has never previously staged this early Verdi opera (his fourth), which is an epic in the grandiose traditions of Meyerbeer. Based on a romantic novel it tells of the intrigues and loves of a medieval noble family of Lombards and the part they played in the First Crusade.
ROYAL OPERA CHORUS chorus-master ROBIN STAPLETON ORCHESTRA OF THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE leader CHARLES TAYLOR conducted by LAMBERTO GARDELLI A production borrowed from the BUDAPEST STATE OPERA Producer ANDRAS MIKO
The action takes place during the years 1095-7. Act 1
8.10' The Lombards at the First Crusade: CHARLES OSBORNE talks about the historical basis of the story, and traces the course of the libretto from Grossi's poem to Verdi's opera.
8.30* I Lombardi Act 2

Contributors

Leader:
Charles Taylor
Conducted By:
Lamberto Gardelli
Producer:
Andras Miko
Talks:
Charles Osborne
Source: Radio Times

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