Rosamund, Queen of the Lombards: A Tragedy

In the dimly lit palace hall of 6th‑century Verona, King Albovine wrestles with a storm of doubt. The ruler, fresh from battle, confides in his trusted counselor Narsetes about a painful secret—his marriage to the striking queen Rosamund may be built on a foundation of blood and betrayal. Their dialogue crackles with raw emotion, revealing a ruler torn between duty, love, and the specter of past sins.

Amidst this tension, Rosamund steps forward, pleading for the freedom of Hildegard, a noble maiden whose love for the young warrior Almachildes threatens to upend courtly alliances. As the king weighs loyalty to his friend against the fragile hopes of his queen, the stage is set for a clash of honor, passion, and the unforgiving demands of power. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every word can seal a fate, and the echo of a single rose may decide the kingdom’s future.