La Perichole: Opera Bouffe In Two Acts (1868)

by Jacques Offenbach, Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy

Book Overview

La Perichole is an opera bouffe, or comic opera, in two acts composed by Jacques Offenbach in 1868. The story takes place in Lima, Peru, during the 18th century and follows the adventures of two impoverished street singers, La Perichole and her lover Piquillo. The pair are recruited by the Viceroy of Peru to perform at a royal banquet, where they catch the eye of the wealthy Don Andres, who offers to make La Perichole his mistress. Despite her love...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437023037
• ISBN13: 9781437023039
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"