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Ernani | Stage Door Society

Ernani

Giuseppe Verdi

Opera·Premiered 1844·Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave·romantic · tragedy · honor

Synopsis

A bandit nobleman, a king, and an aging grandee all vie for the love of Elvira in this fiery drama of honor and fatal oaths based on Victor Hugo.

Most frequently performed at

Metropolitan Opera
1 appearance · last in 2012
Metropolitan Opera House
1 appearance · last in 1965

Where to Watch

🇺🇸 United States·

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