from Act II of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Elvira Walton, the daughter of Lord Walton

Voice Part: soprano       Fach: lyric coloratura

Setting: A hall in the castle near Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: After Giorgio explains to the people in the Castle about Elvira, Bruno and the people leave. Elvira enters visibly perturbed (and somewhat insane) and remembers her lover's voice while Riccardo and Giorgio pity her.

from Act I, Scene 3 of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Elvira Walton, the daughter of Lord Walton

Voice Part: soprano       Fach: lyric coloratura

Setting: In the Hall of Arms in the fortress near Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: Elvira appears for her wedding dressed in her wedding dress and carrying the white veil Arturo gave her. She expresses her delight at the prospect of marrying Arturo.

from Act I, Scene 3 of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Lord Arturo Talbot, a Cavalier, in love with Elvira

Voice Part: tenor       Fach: tenor leggiero

Setting: In the Hall of Arms in the fortress near Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: Lord Arturo Talbot enters the Hall with squires bearing presents, including a beautiful white veil, for Elvira Walton, his bride to be. He sings of the impossible love he always had for her.

from Act III of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Lord Arturo Talbot, a Cavalier, in love with Elvira

Voice Part: tenor       Fach: tenor leggiero

Setting: a terrace in a wooded park near Elvira's dwelling place, Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: Arturo declares he will be happy to die with Elvira. The more vengeful Roundheads demand his execution. Arturo bids "addio" to Elvira one last time, and asks his enemies to control their anger while in the presence of his beloved Elvira, for she is weakened.

from Act III of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Lord Arturo Talbot, a Cavalier, in love with Elvira

Voice Part: tenor       Fach: tenor leggiero

Setting: A terrace in a wooded park near Elvira's dwelling place, Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: As Arturo is fleeing his pursuers, he stops for a moment and reminisces first of his country and then of Elvira.

from Act I, Scene 3 of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Lord Arturo Talbot, a Cavalier, in love with Elvira

Voice Part: tenor       Fach: tenor leggiero

Setting: In the Hall of Arms in the fortress near Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: Riccardo draws his sword to intercept the departure of Arturo and Enrichetta. Arturo accepts the challenge and mocks him.

from Act III of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Lord Arturo Talbot, a Cavalier, in love with Elvira

Voice Part: tenor       Fach: tenor leggiero

Setting: A terrace in a wooded park near Elvira's dwelling place, Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: Arturo is happy to be free of the pursuit of Riccardo and asks Elvira to come to his arms.

from Act II of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Sir Giorgio Walton, a Puritan, brother of Lord Gualterio Walton

Voice Part: bass       Fach: lyric bass

Setting: A hall in the castle near Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: Giorgio tells the inhabitants of the Castle, at their urging, about Elvira's health.

from Act I, Scene 1 of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Sir Riccardo Forth, a Puritan, a suitor of Elvira

Voice Part: baritone       Fach: lyric tenor

Setting: Castle ramparts near Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: Riccardo laments with his friend Bruno about the loss of Elvira to Arturo.

from Act I, Scene 3 of the Italian opera I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini

Libretto: Count Carlo Pepoli

Role: Sir Riccardo Forth, a Puritan, a suitor of Elvira

Voice Part: baritone       Fach: lyric tenor

Setting: In the Hall of Arms in the fortress near Plymouth, England, during the English Civil War (1649)

Synopsis: Riccardo draws his sword to intercept the departure of the Puritans Arturo and Enrichetta. He challenges Arturo to a duel to the death.