Anna Bolena - Gaetano Donizetti - Bog

Anna Bolena is a two-act lyric tragedy written by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti in 1850. The opera tells the story of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, and her downfall. The plot revolves around Anne's love affair with the king's favorite court musician, Lord Percy, and the machinations of the king's advisor, Lord Rochefort, who is jealous of Anne's influence over the king. The opera is known for its powerful arias and duets, including Anne's famous aria ""Coppia iniqua"" and the duet between Anne and Percy, ""Va! preparati, furente."" Donizetti's score is characterized by its dramatic intensity and emotional depth, and the opera is considered one of his masterpieces. Anna Bolena has been performed by some of the world's greatest opera singers, including Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland, and Beverly Sills, and continues to be a popular work in the operatic repertoire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.