Dalia (Dvarionas opera)

Dalia is a Lithuanian-language opera in four acts by Balys Dvarionas to a libretto by lt:Jonas Mackonis, after the 1938 play by Balys Sruoga "Apyaušrio dalia".[1][2]

Excerpts edit

  • Dalia's aria from Act 1 - performed by Violeta Urmana
  • Skudutis' ballad
  • Duet of Jurgelis and Dalia

References edit

  1. ^ Bronius Akstinas Glimpses of Lithuania 1978 p163 Composer Balys Dvarionas ( 1904-1972 ) is the author of symphonies , chamber music and the opera Dalia . The latter depicts the tragedy of a Lithuanian girl against the background of the peasants ' struggle in the 18th century.
  2. ^ This uprising was immortalized in the play by Balys Sruoga Apyaušrio dalia ( Destiny of the Dawn , 1945 )