Maria Padilla
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For the historical figure which inspired the opera, see María de Padilla.
Maria Padilla is a melodramma, or opera, in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti. Gaetano Rossi and the composer wrote the Italian libretto after François Ancelot's play. It premiered on May 19, 1842 at La Scala, Milan.
The plot deals with the historical figure María de Padilla, the mistress of Pedro the Cruel, King of Castile.
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[edit] Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, May 19, 1842 (Conductor: - ) |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Maria Padilla, Ruiz' daughter | soprano | Sophie Löwe |
| Donna Ines Padilla, Ruiz' daughter | soprano | Luigia Abbadia |
| Don Pedro, prince of Castile | baritone | Giorgio Ronconi |
| Don Ruiz di Padilla | tenor | Domenico Donzelli |
| Don Ramiro, duke of Albequerque | bass | Gaetano Rossi |
| Francisca | mezzo-soprano | Teresa Ruggieri |
| Don Luigi, count of Aguillar | tenor | Ranieri Pochini |
| Don Alfonso di Pardo | bass | Agostino Berini |
| Bianca di Francia | silent | |
| Gentlemen, Castilian and French dignitaries, hunters, vassals of Padilla, guards, Castilian and French pages | ||
[edit] Synopsis
[edit] Selected recordings
[edit] External links
- Libretto (Italian)
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