Plot — What is Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri about?
In 1810, Mustafà, Bey of Algiers and thoroughly fed up with his wife, the docile Elvira, orders the captain of the corsairs to find him one of those feisty Italian women. It turns out to be Isabella, an Italian woman of unparalleled beauty searching for her fiancé Lindoro, whom Mustafà happens to be holding captive in his seraglio. The Bey intends to give Lindoro to his wife Elvira, hoping to get rid of him once and for all. Isabella, accompanied by her annoying suitor Taddeo—whom she passes off as her uncle to save him from the gallows—relies on her powers of seduction. “L’italiana in Algeri” (The Italian Girl in Algiers) is a two-act dramma giocoso (opera buffa) by Gioachino Rossini, with a libretto by Angelo Anelli. It premiered at the Teatro San Benedetto in Venice on May 22, 1813. Recorded in the studios of Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) in Milan on July 10, 1957.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Music |
| Language | IT |
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri — FAQ
Is Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri worth watching? In 1810, Mustafà, Bey of Algiers and thoroughly fed up with his wife, the docile Elvira, orders the captain of the corsairs to find him one of those feisty Italian women. It turns out to be Isabella, an Italian woman of
Who directed Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri? Directed by Mario Lanfranchi.
Who is in the cast of Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri? It stars Mario Petri, Teresa Berganza, Sesto Bruscantini, Vittoria Palombini, Rena Gary Falachi, Valerio Meucci and more.
Where can I stream Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri? Streaming availability for Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri release? It released in 1957.
