Edgar

Opera

Writers: Giacomo Puccini Ferdinando Fontana

Overview

Show Information

Category
Opera
Number of Acts
3
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, late teen, mature adult, child, early teen, elderly characters

Synopsis

Edgar loves a pure village-girl (Fidelia) and also lusts for the Moorish girl (Tigrana). He ends up running away from the village with Tigrana and lives a life of debauchery. However, he longs to return to Fidelia. To escape from Tigrana, Edgar joins the army. Edgar then stages a mock funeral for himself. Edgar never actually died and is dressed as a monk in order to see who has remained loyal to him. Fidelia is the only one who has remained true and Edgar reveals himself to her. However, in the end, the vengeful Tigrana stabs and kills Fidelia.

Lead Characters

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