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Vincenzo Bellini’s *La sonnambula* premiered in 1831. This Italian bel-canto opera explores themes of love, deception, and mistaken identity through a compelling narrative centered on a young woman afflicted with sleepwalking. Notable for its evocative depiction of rural life and showcasing the voca...
La gazza ladra is a two-act opera semiseria by Gioachino Rossini, with a libretto by Giovanni Gherardini, first performed at La Scala in 1817. The servant Ninetta is condemned for stealing a silver spoon, but the missing object is eventually discovered in a magpie's nest, preventing her execution. T...
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