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Title: Theophano: Oper in drei Aufzügen
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Theophano: Oper in drei Aufzügen" by Paul Graener and Otto Anthes is an opera composed in the early 20th century. This literary work presents a narrative set in the Byzantine era, revolving around themes of power, family ties, and the interplay of personal ambition against a backdrop of political intrigue. The opera explores the emotional and moral conflicts faced by its characters, particularly focusing on the struggles of Alexios, the young Kaiser, and his sister Theophano. In the story, Alexios, the newly crowned Kaiser of Byzantium, grapples with his turbulent past and the burdens of leadership. His connection to his twin sister, Theophano, forms a profound emotional core as he prepares to confront the treacherous realities of his reign. Theophano, caught between her familial loyalty and her own desires, finds herself embroiled in a complex relationship with Harald, a warrior who symbolizes both love and rebellion against the Kaiser's authority. As the narrative unfolds across three acts, the tension mounts, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that intertwines themes of love, ambition, and the stark demands of power, leading to a pivotal moment in the lives of the characters and the state of Byzantium itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Graener, Paul, 1872-1944
Author: Anthes, Otto, 1867-1954
EBook No.: 43687
Published: Sep 10, 2013
Downloads: 76
Language: German
Subject: Operas -- Librettos
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Theophano: Oper in drei Aufzügen
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jana Srna, Heiko Evermann, Alexander Bauer and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Theophano: Oper in drei Aufzügen" by Paul Graener and Otto Anthes is an opera composed in the early 20th century. This literary work presents a narrative set in the Byzantine era, revolving around themes of power, family ties, and the interplay of personal ambition against a backdrop of political intrigue. The opera explores the emotional and moral conflicts faced by its characters, particularly focusing on the struggles of Alexios, the young Kaiser, and his sister Theophano. In the story, Alexios, the newly crowned Kaiser of Byzantium, grapples with his turbulent past and the burdens of leadership. His connection to his twin sister, Theophano, forms a profound emotional core as he prepares to confront the treacherous realities of his reign. Theophano, caught between her familial loyalty and her own desires, finds herself embroiled in a complex relationship with Harald, a warrior who symbolizes both love and rebellion against the Kaiser's authority. As the narrative unfolds across three acts, the tension mounts, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that intertwines themes of love, ambition, and the stark demands of power, leading to a pivotal moment in the lives of the characters and the state of Byzantium itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Graener, Paul, 1872-1944
Author: Anthes, Otto, 1867-1954
EBook No.: 43687
Published: Sep 10, 2013
Downloads: 76
Language: German
Subject: Operas -- Librettos
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.