The Crown Diamonds - Daniel Francois Esprit Auber - Bog

The Crown Diamonds is a grand opera in three acts, written by the French composer Daniel Francois Esprit Auber and first performed in 1874. The story takes place in 18th century France and revolves around the theft of the crown jewels, specifically the famous ""Regent"" diamond. The main characters are the King of France, his mistress, and a group of thieves who plan to steal the jewels. The opera is filled with dramatic scenes, including a daring heist and a tense confrontation between the thieves and the King. The music is characterized by Auber's signature blend of French and Italian styles, with lively dance numbers and soaring arias. The Crown Diamonds is considered one of Auber's most popular works and remains a beloved classic of 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.