https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/138731 2026-04-15T07:14:07Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140039 Title: L'Assedio di Corinto Abstract: The opera tells of the siege of Corinth, where the Greek governor Cleomene and his daughter Pamira resist the invading Turks led by Sultan Mahomet II. Torn between love for the conqueror and loyalty to her people, Pamira’s fate mirrors that of her city as Corinth falls in flames and the Greeks choose death over slavery... [Excerpt.] Description: Tragedia lirica 1835-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140038 Title: Lucrezia Borgia Abstract: The opera follows Lucrezia Borgia, the infamous Duchess of Ferrara, who hides a painful secret her son Gennaro, unaware of his true parentage. When Gennaro becomes entangled in Lucrezia’s world of vengeance, intrigue, and poison, tragedy unfolds as mother and son recognize each other too late, ending in death and remorse... [Excerpt.] Description: Melodramma 1837-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140037 Title: La Cenerentola Abstract: The humble and kind-hearted Angelina Cenerentola, mistreated by her stepfamily, captures the heart of Prince D. Ramiro after attending his ball in disguise. Through trials of mistaken identity and hidden virtue, she rises from servitude to love and forgiveness... [Excerpt.] Description: Dramma giocoso 1835-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140036 Title: I due forzati Abstract: In a Savoy village, Alberto is about to marry Adelina when a mysterious stranger arrives and exposes his hidden past. Once a prisoner escaped from the galleys, Alberto is accused of theft and betrayal, but the truth emerges that he was wrongly condemned for his brother’s crime. Cleared of guilt, he is reunited with Adelina and restored to honor… [Excerpt.] Description: Melodramma in due atti 1850-01-01T00:00:00Z