Meyerbeer Africaine Lib2
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Meyerbeer Africaine Lib2
Act two - Ines, in love with Vasco da Gama, delivers him from imprisonment by the Inquisition but only by consenting to marry Don Pedro
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1865 Delivers Gama Imprisonment Ines Inquisition Marry Meyerbeer Opera Pedro Performed Vasco Africaine
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image is taken from Act Two of Giacomo Meyerbeer's historic opera "Africaine" (Lib2), first performed in Paris in 1865. The scene depicts Ines, portrayed here with an intense expression of love and determination, delivering Vasco da Gama from the clutches of the Inquisition. Vasco da Gama, the famous Portuguese explorer, had been unjustly imprisoned by the Inquisition for his alleged involvement in the slave trade. Ines, who is deeply in love with Vasco da Gama, bravely approaches Don Pedro, the Grand Inquisitor, to plead for her beloved's freedom. However, Don Pedro demands that Ines consent to marry him in exchange for Vasco da Gama's release. With a heavy heart, Ines agrees to the deal, knowing that her love for Vasco da Gama is worth the sacrifice. This powerful moment in the opera highlights the themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom. Meyerbeer's "Africaine" is a historical masterpiece that transports audiences to the 16th century, immersing them in the rich tapestry of the Portuguese colonial world and the intrigue of the Inquisition. The opera's libretto, based on Alexandre Dumas' novel "Christina, Queen of Sweden," is a testament to the enduring power of love to overcome even the most formidable obstacles. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the timeless story told in Meyerbeer's "Africaine," and the passion and drama that unfolded on the Parisian stage over 150 years ago.
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