Maria, Regina D'inghilterra

Maria, Regina D'inghilterra is a lyric tragedy in three acts by Giovanni Pacini. This edition presents the libretto for the opera's performance at the I. R. Teatro alla Scala during the Carnival of 1843-44. The opera, based on the life of Mary Tudor, Queen of England, offers a dramatic exploration of her reign through the conventions of Italian opera.

This libretto provides valuable insight into the performance practices and cultural context of 19th-century Italian opera. It is a significant work for scholars and enthusiasts of opera, Italian literature, and European history.

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