L'esule di Granata
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L'esule di Granata (The exile of Granada) is a melodramma (opera seria) in two acts by Giacomo Meyerbeer. The Italian libretto was by Felice Romani based on the rivalries between Zegridi and Abenceraggi in the last days of the kingdom of Granada. It is the fifth of Meyerbeer's Italian operas but had only two confirmed stagings in the 19th century.
[edit] Performance History
The world premiere took place at La Scala, Milan, on 12 March, 1822. Only one later staging has been traced, that being at La Pergola in Florence in 1826.
[edit] Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, March 12, 1822 (Conductor: - ) |
|---|---|---|
| Almanzor, king of Granada | musico | Benedetta Rosmunda Pisaroni |
| Azema, a young princess | soprano | Adelaide Tosi |
| Sulemano, exiled king of Granada | bass | Luigi Lablache |
| Alamar, leader of the Zegris | tenor | Berardo Calvari Winter |
[edit] Selected recordings
Extended excerpts have been recorded by Opera Rara.
