Il Matrimonio Segreto - Domenico Cimarosa - Bog

Il Matrimonio Segreto, also known as The Secret Marriage, is a comic opera written by Italian composer Domenico Cimarosa in 1792. The story revolves around two wealthy sisters, Carolina and Elisetta, who are both in love with the same man, Count Robinson. However, their father is determined to marry Carolina off to a wealthy but dull merchant, while Elisetta is already engaged to a pompous and overbearing nobleman. To avoid these unwanted marriages, Carolina and Count Robinson secretly marry, but their plan is threatened when the Count's aunt arrives unexpectedly and starts meddling in their affairs.The opera is known for its lively and humorous music, with catchy melodies and playful duets and ensembles. It also features a cast of colorful characters, including the scheming and conniving father, the bumbling and clueless merchant, and the haughty and self-important nobleman. Despite the comedic elements, the opera also touches on themes of love, family, and social class, making it a timeless classic that continues to be performed and enjoyed today.This Book Is In English And Italian.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.