Canzio; Selman juonet

In a windswept Italian valley near the rushing Arno, young naval officer Canzio returns to his ancestral estate, a place brimming with family secrets and simmering tension. His sister‑in‑law Rachel, haunted by prophetic visions, and his betrothed Mariamne, radiant yet uneasy, await his arrival, their conversations trembling between affection and dread. Around them gather a colorful cast—uncle Varro, the stoic noble Claudio, and the curious naturalist Angelo—each adding layers of intrigue to the looming celebration.

The opening scene crackles with lyrical dialogue, hinting at an ancient feud, whispered omens, and the fragile hope of love amidst looming danger. Listeners are drawn into a vivid tapestry of 19th‑century Italy, where loyalty, longing, and the shadow of blood‑thirsty bandits entwine. As the characters brace for Canzio’s return, the stage is set for a story that balances tender romance with the foreboding sense that fate may soon intervene.