La Wally

La Wally is an four-act opera by Alfredo Catalani, composed on a libretto by Luigi Illica, and first performed in Milan on the January 20, 1892.

Related Topics:
Opera - Alfredo Catalani - Libretto - Luigi Illica - Milan - January 20 - 1892

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Originally based on a novel and theatre piece by Wilhelmine von Hillern, Die Geyer-Wally (literally: "The Vulture-Wally"). The story is set in a village in Tyrol. The father of the heroine wants to settle a marriage she does not want.

Related Topics:
Wilhelmine von Hillern - Tyrol

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The opera is best known for its aria Ebben? Ne andrò lontana, (Act I), sung when Wally decides to leave her home forever.

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The opera is seldom performed as such, but arias are more played.

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