Gaetano Donizetti's La fille du régiment (The Daughter of the Regiment) is a two-act French opera comique with a libretto by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Jean-François Bayard. It was first performed in Paris on 11 February 1840 at the Opéra-Comique, and has remained one of the most popular operas in the repertory. The opera is set during the time of Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Italy (1796).
It centers on Marie, who was raised by a regiment of French soldiers after being abandoned as a baby by her unknown parents. The soldiers are stationed near the border of France and Italy, both of which are being invaded by Napoleon's forces. Marie falls in love with Tonio, a young Italian soldier who is also a prisoner of war. However, she is promised to the Marquis of Berkenfield, an elderly English nobleman, in order to secure an alliance between England and France. The Marquis is also in love with Marie, and he eventually agrees to release Tonio so that he can marry her. The opera ends happily with Marie and Tonio's wedding.
La fille du régiment was an instant success with audiences and critics alike. It has been regularly performed since its premiere, and has been recorded numerous times. The opera is known for its lighthearted, comedic atmosphere, catchy tunes, and memorable characters. It is also famous for its "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes" aria, which has been recorded and performed by many renowned singers.
The plot of La fille du régiment is simple, but the opera's strength lies in its charming music and comedic moments. Donizetti's score is full of catchy melodies and lively rhythms. The opera also contains several well-known arias, including the "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes" aria, which has been recorded and performed by many renowned singers.
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