Monna Vanna is a drame lyrique or opera in four acts by composer Henry Février. The opera's French libretto is by playwright Maurice Maeterlinck and is based on his play of the same name. The opera premiered on 13 January 1909 at the Académie Nationale de Musique in Paris.
Roles RoleVoice typePremiere Cast, 13 January 1909(Conductor:)Giovanna (Monna Vanna), Guido's wifesopranoLucienne BrévalGuido Colonna, commander of the Pisan GarrisonbassVanni MarcouxMarco Colonna, Guido's fatherbaritoneJean-François DelmasPrinzivalle, General in the pay of FlorencetenorLucien MuratoreTrivulzio, Commissioner of the Florentine RepublicbassJoachim CerdanBorso, Guido's lieutenantConguetTorello, Guido's lieutenantTriadouVedio, Prinzivalle's secretarytenorGeorges NansenNobles, Soldiers, Peasants, etc. chorus
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See also Mary Garden
External links Online French libretto Online English libretto