Roberto Devereux: A Lyric Tragedy, In Three Acts is an opera composed by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti in 1849. The opera tells the story of the downfall of Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex, who is accused of treason and sentenced to death by Queen Elizabeth I. The story is set in 16th century England and is based on the historical events of the time. The opera features a range of emotions, from intense passion to heart-wrenching tragedy, and...