The Daughter Of St. Mark: A Grand Opera Seria, In Three Acts (1844)

By Michael William Balfe

Book Overview

The Daughter of St. Mark is a grand opera seria written by Michael William Balfe in 1844. The opera is divided into three acts and tells the story of a Venetian nobleman, Alvise, who falls in love with a young woman named Angela, who is the daughter of a St. Mark's Day celebrant. The story takes place in Venice during the 17th century and is filled with drama, love, and betrayal. The opera features arias, duets, and ensemble pieces that showcase the vocal talents of the performers. The Daughter of St. Mark is considered one of Balfe's most successful operas and has been performed numerous times since its premiere. It is a classic example of the grand opera seria genre and is a must-read for fans of classical music and opera.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167165128
• ISBN13: 9781167165122
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"