Significant French Operas

Djamileh

Opera comique in 1 act

Music by Georges Bizet

Libretto by Louis Gallet

First Performance: Opéra-Comqiue, Paris, May 22, 1872

Cast:
Djamileh                                                Mezzo soprano
Haroun                                                  Tenor
Spendiano                                             Baritone
Slave-Merchant                                     Actor
Chorus: STTBBB
Ballet: Dance of slaves

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Synopsis

     The Palace of Haroun in Cairo. Haroun believes that he is incapable of love, but he is truly loved by Djamileh, one of his slaves. When he givers her her freedom, she reappears in disguise, and when he recognizes her, she says she prefer his love to liberty. Impressed by this, Haroun yields his love.

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