Les Deux Journées: Comédie Lyrique, En Trois Actes... [French]

By Jean-Nicolas Bouilly

Les Deux Journ es is a French op ra comique in three acts by Luigi Cherubini with a libretto by Jean-Nicolas Bouilly. First performed in 1800, the opera tells a story of bravery, sacrifice, and love during the French Revolution. Set in the aftermath of the revolution, the plot revolves around the efforts of a common water carrier, Mik li, to help a nobleman, the Count Armand, escape from revolutionary forces. Mik li, a man of great courage and compassion, risks his own life and the safety of his family to assist the Count and his wife, Constance, demonstrating extraordinary loyalty and selflessness. The opera is notable for its compelling characters, dramatic plot, and Cherubini's masterful score, blending elements of comedy and tragedy to create a powerful and moving theatrical experience. Les Deux Journ es remains a significant work in the history of opera, admired for its musical and dramatic qualities.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1274971330
• ISBN13: 9781274971333
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"