Puritani
I Puritani is an opera in three acts by Vincenzo Bellini. The Italian libretto was written by Carlo Pepoli, and the work is a bel canto tragedy that revolves around love and political factionalism during the English Civil War. The title translates to The Puritans.
Bellini composed the score in the early 1830s, and the opera was first performed in 1835 at
Set in 17th-century England, the drama centers on a noblewoman and her lover whose relationship is unsettled
Musically, I Puritani is known for its demanding vocal lines, rapid coloratura, and expressive ensembles, reflecting
Since its premiere, I Puritani has remained part of the standard bel canto repertoire. It is regularly