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La SonnambulaTwo Acts Music by Vincenzo Bellini Text in Itialian by Felice Romani World Premiere: Milan, Teatro Carcano, March 6, 1831 U.S. Premiere: New York, Park Theater, November 13, 1835 Metropolitan Opera Premiere: November 14, 1883 |
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Cast & Characters
The Cast
Conductor: Evelino Pidò
Amina: Natalie Dessay
Elvino: Juan Diego Flórez
Rodolfo: Michele Pertusi
The Characters
Teresa (Mezzo-Soprano): Owner of the mill, she has brought Amina up as her own daughter. She attempts to prove her daughter’s innocence with Lisa’s handkerchief.
Amina (Soprano): Betrothed to Elvino, she walks in her sleep accidentally into Rodolfo’s bedroom, causing her fiancé to suspect she is unfaithful.
Lisa (Soprano): Local innkeeper who is in love with Elvino and attempts to frame Amina as a disloyal fiancée.
Elvino (Tenor): Betrothed to Amina, he learns she was sleeping in Rodolfo’s room and fears the worst. He breaks their engagement and proposes to Lisa instead.
Count Rodolfo (Bass): A mysterious traveler who is the first to learn the truth about Amina.
Alessio (Bass): A suitor of Lisa, yet she is not interested

