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 Opera in one act to music by Umberto Giordano. Libretto by Giovacchino Forzano. Music Director: Anton Grishanin. Stage Director: Yury Muravitsky. Set Designer: Pyotr Okunev. Sung in Italian with Russian surtitles. Rosalina, a young and beautiful miller’s daughter, has suddenly changed her mind about marrying her sweetheart Colombello. The young man is in despair, the Miller and his wife are both anxious. They seek help from the Astrologer, the Priest and the Judge. The Astrologer proposes to cast a secret spell to get rid of the evil eye. The Priest suggests praying more and donating more to the church. The Judge insists on taking Rosalina to court. The bicker is interrupted by the young maid herself. In response to her mother’s pleas Rosalina explains herself. She heard a warbler in the woods. It was foretelling her happiness and prosperity. Shortly after she saw the hunting King and immediately fell in love. Now all she thinks about is him, not the rustic simpleton Colombello. All of a sudden a voice of the King’s Herald is heard: the King awaits his subjects with gifts. The Miller, his wife and Colombello decide to go and beg for help...
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