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Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
N. T. LEROY - A TRAVIATA - OPERETTA BUFFA EM 1 ACTO - EM VERSO - MUSICA DE G. VERDI
LIVRARIA POPULAR - DE - FRANCISCO FRANCO
LISBOA - PERSONAGENS
SCENA I
SCENA II
SCENA III
SCENA IV
SCENA V
SCENA VI
In a richly decorated salon buzzing with chatter, a troupe of boisterous gentlemen gathers to await a celebrated guest. Their banter over wine, champagne, and lavish fare sets a playful tone, while the witty repartee hints at the mischief to come. The music, drawn from familiar melodies, underpins the comedy, turning each exchange into a lively duet that invites listeners to join the revelry.
When the enigmatic Traviata finally makes her entrance, the room erupts in admiration and flirtatious intrigue. Her flamboyant arrival—complete with a daring cape reveal—sparks immediate attraction, especially from the shy newcomer Alfredo, whose nervous admiration adds a sweet contrast to the raucous atmosphere. The operetta’s single‑act structure keeps the action brisk, delivering humor, romance, and memorable tunes that capture the spirit of a night where decadence and delight intertwine.
Language
pt
Duration
~23 minutes (22K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 5, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A little-known Portuguese playwright remembered today for a lively one-act comic operetta, with his work surviving mainly through digital library editions. His writing playfully reworks the world of La Traviata into something brisk, theatrical, and humorous.
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