Fiesco; or, the Genoese Conspiracy: A Tragedy

Set against the glittering yet treacherous backdrop of 16th‑century Genoa, a daring conspiracy brews among the city’s most ambitious figures. The aging Duke Andreas Doria strives to preserve his hard‑won authority, while his fierce nephew Gianettino eyes the ducal throne with ruthless pride. At the heart of the plot stands the charismatic Count Fiesco, a handsome young noble whose blend of dignified confidence and subtle deceit ignites a clash between tradition and revolutionary fervor.

The play gathers a vivid cast—Verrina, the unyielding republican; the impulsive youth Bourgoñino; the scheming Calcagno; and a host of other malcontents—all drawn into a tangled web of loyalty, ambition, and betrayal. Through their intertwined motives, the tragedy probes the human cost of political ambition, revealing how personal pride and idealism can both inspire and destroy. Listeners will be swept into a world where lofty ideals collide with the gritty realities of power, making every whispered conspiracy feel palpably alive.