Meyerbeer
Ricordanze dell'opera
Dinorah
Op. 147, PP.143.4
Dinorah, originally Le pardon de Ploërmel from 1859 was an opera comique that was a great success and further solidified Meyerbeer's status as the most popular opera composer of the mid nineteenth century. Set in a pastoral venue, the staging called for running water in the second act, a serious bit of stagecraft then. Though dialogue was spoken in the original presentation, Meyerbeer himself composed recitatives for international tastes. The prominent role for a baritone is reflected in the several solos for the flicornobasso.
As with Robert le diable, there was a trio scene that had even more performances. A single performance of the sinfonia (overture) of the opera from Milan capobanda Gustavo Rossari was included as well.
Date on score: Friday, September 24, 1869, Cremona, Casa Stolti, 2:30 [AM]
Performances: Sunday, February 27, 1870, Piazza Cavour; Thursday, September 1, 1870, Piazza dell Duomo; Tuesday, August 26, 1873, Piazza Roma.