Opera nova amorosa, vol. 2 Traggedia

A richly woven verse drama opens on a moonlit Neapolitan night, where the god‑like Mercury introduces a court of nobles, musicians, and servants gathered to witness a lament on love’s folly. The central figure, the young noblewoman Chyreresis, awakens from a vivid, unsettling dream that blends mythic battles with personal dread, hinting at a hidden danger that stalks the hearts of women. Her confessional tone, laced with archaic Italian cadence, instantly draws listeners into a world where honor, desire, and destiny clash beneath a veil of poetic melancholy.

In the ensuing exchange, Chyreresis seeks counsel from her trusted companion Fidel and the stoic Nobile, pleading for guidance to tame the restless fire burning within her. Their dialogue teeters between gentle reassurance and stark warning, revealing a fragile balance between passionate impulse and societal expectation. As the chorus of musicians swells, the stage is set for a tragic chain of choices that will test the limits of love, pride, and the human spirit—all before the tale reaches its first decisive turning point.