Opera I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata Analysis

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Synopsis of opera I Lombardi alla prima crociata Act 1: La Vendetta Scene 1: A square outside the church of Sant ' Ambrogio in Milan The action takes place at the end of the eleventh century. Arvino and Pagano, two sons of Lord Folco, are reconciled after quite a long time. Pagano tried to kill his brother Arvino after Viclinda had passed him over and decided to marry Arvino instead. For this he has been sentenced to exile and now he returned to Milan. A throng gathers in front of the church of Sant ' Ambrogio to celebrate his return. Viclinda, is now married to Arvino. Their daughter Giselda is there to see the reconciliation. Pagano is looking for revenge. He hires a group of thugs to abduct Viclinda. Pagano still desires Viclinda "Sciagurata! hai tu creduto, Che obliarti avrei potuto " (Wretched woman! Did you believe that I could forget you). Scene 2: The Folco palace The scene moves to the palace of Falco. Arvino asks Viclinda and Giselda to watch over his elderly father, Lord Folco, who is spending the night in Arvino 's chambers. Giselda prays "Salve Maria" (Hail Mary). On the night planned for abduction, Pagano is shocked to learn that in the darkness he has killed his father, not his brother. In despair he tries to take his own life but is prevented from doing so. He is banished to the Holy Land, where he lives as a hermit in a cave near Antioch. Act 2: L 'uomo della Caverna Scene 1: Acciano 's palace in Antioch Many years later, Arvino takes part in the first

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