https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/138729 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:58 GMT 2026-04-19T18:30:58Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/139938 Title: The General's Daughter Abstract: Louisa, the daughter of a stern general, falls secretly in love with an officer, while her tutor Democrito, her aunt Placida, and comic misunderstandings complicate matters. Disguises, deceptions, and quarrels ensue, but in the end the truth is revealed, obstacles are overcome, and love triumphs… [Excerpt.] Description: A lively melodrama in three acts https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/139938 https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/139936 Title: Il Folletto di Gresy Abstract: In the village of Gresy, the young peasant Silvia is pursued by a Duke, a Count, and the poor knight Eugenio, whose love for her leads to jealousy, deception, and supernatural intrigue when he invokes the sprite for help. After comic confusions, disguises, and trials of loyalty, Silvia’s virtue and true love are affirmed, while the pretenders are exposed… [Excerpt.] Description: A lyric comedy in 3 acts https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/139936 https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/139920 Title: Don Checco Abstract: Don Checco, a sly but penniless old man, tries to avoid paying his debts by tricking his landlord and meddling in the love story of Fiorina and Carletto. Through comic deceptions, disguises, and quarrels, his schemes collapse, and in the end the young couple triumphs while Don Checco is left to face the consequences… [Excerpt.] Description: A comic opera in two acts https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/139920 https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/139874 Title: Pipelè ossia il Portinajo di Parigi Abstract: Pipelè, a humble door-keeper of Paris, finds himself tormented by the mischievous painter Cabrion, entangled in the jealous schemes of Don Jacopo, and caught up in the misfortunes of young lovers Carlo and Rigoletta. Through comic confusions, false accusations, disguises, and unexpected alliances, the opera blends farce with sentiment until love and friendship triumph in the end... [Excerpt.] Description: Melodramma giocoso in tre atti https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/139874