Le Comte Ory: Opéra en deux actes by Rossini, Delestre-Poirson, and Scribe
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"Le Comte Ory: Opéra en deux actes" by Rossini, Delestre-Poirson, and Scribe is an opera piece likely written in the early 19th century. This book falls under the category of musical theatre and presents themes of love, disguise, and deception in a comedic setting. The narrative revolves around the antics of Count Ory, a charming yet roguish charac...
unfolds in the chateau of the Comtesse de Formoutiers, where Count Ory, with his friends and followers, is determined to pursue the Comtesse while hiding his true identity. Disguised as an erudite hermit, he aims to charm the ladies with his pretended wisdom. Meanwhile, Isolier, the page of Count Ory, also harbors affections for the Comtesse, leading to a competition between the two. Amidst the confusion of identities and intentions, an impending return of the Comtesse's husband adds urgency to the Count's schemes. The opera is filled with comedic encounters and musical numbers that explore the characters' desires and follies, culminating in a resolve of mistaken identities and romantic reconciliations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Elizabeth Lewis
2 weeks agoCompared to other books on this topic, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Charles Miller
5 months agoTo be perfectly clear, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. A solid resource I will return to often.
Betty Hall
4 months agoBelieve the hype, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. Worth every second of your time.
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Oliver Martin
4 months agoOnce I started reading, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. A solid resource I will return to often.