The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice. A Tragedy

In the glittering chaos of Venice’s carnival, a tightly wound web of desire and duty begins to unravel. Count Bassino, bound to his dutiful wife Placentia, finds his heart captured by the enchanting Aurelia, a young lady already promised to another. As masked revelers dance and whispers spread through opulent chambers, the characters grapple with forbidden longing, looming betrayal, and the razor‑thin line between honor and passion.

The opening act sets a vivid stage of intrigue, with clever servants and scheming ladies stirring the pot while the city’s festive façade masks deeper turmoil. Listeners are drawn into a world where every secret glance may spark a scandal, and the promise of love collides with the constraints of social expectation. The drama unfolds with sharp dialogue, rich period detail, and a tension that hints at tragic consequences yet to come.