I Puritani Tickets

Romantic plot, delicate vocals and theatrical intricacies are some of the hallmarks of I Puritani, a masterpiece by the opera composer Vincenzo Bellini. The opera is the last work by the musician and is one of the most cherished historical operas. The latest revival of the magnum opus will soon be hitting Metropolitan Opera and you can attend this fabulous show by getting I Puritani tickets.

First premiered in January 1835, I Puritani was created by the Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini. He is one of the most reputable names of the Italian opera and is remembered for his outstanding work even today. Coming from a family of professional musicians, Bellini learned music on his own and began to compose from a very young age. Credited for his brilliant craftsmanship and masterful blend of music with meaningful libretto, Bellini won the admiration from many of the accomplished musicians of that time like Chopin, Wagner and Berlioz.

Joining the Royal College of Music in 1819, he progressed in learning music quickly than expected. His gifted talent and unparalleled musicianship led him to be a teacher, a Primo Maestrino, in 1824. This was an exceptional achievement that Bellini made at such a young age. His very first opera Adelson e Salvini was showcased for the first time in 1825 at the Music Conservatory of Naples. Bellini's next opera Bianca e Gernando was premiered at San Carlo Opera in 1826 and became quite popular after a few runs.

In his next work, Bellini collaborated with the librettist Felice Romani. This marked Bellini's association with Romani for all of his operas except I Puritani. The result of this alliance was Il Pirata that was performed in 1827 at Teatro alla Scala. The success of this opera made Bellini popular internationally. His career peaked new levels of success when two of his most revealing works La Sonnambula and Norma appeared on the opera scene in 1831.

Focusing merely on superior quality, Bellini produced his last and most noticeable work I Puritani in 1835 that was performed in Paris at Theatre-Italien. The opera is a classic melodrama serio and consists of three acts. Set during the English Civil War in 1640s, the opera sheds light on the lives of two lovers, Elvira and Arturo Tablo, and their lives in a larger political scene of the war. Human emotions are displayed through heartwarming compositions and overwhelming singing by the performers which makes the opera a complete sensory treat.   The extremely demanding roles require nimble vocals of the performers so that they can keep up with the original music written by Bellini. The voice type for Elvira is Soprano which is necessary to project her varying emotions and the hysteria that she experiences when her lover, Arturo departs to rescue widow of the King Charles I.   From time to time, I Puritani has been performed at different opera houses for its historical significance. The opera is also being recorded since 1952 and its latest recording was released in 2007. Returning to Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center for its next revival, I Puritani will be performed with different opera veterans. Experience this classic masterpiece by ordering I Puritani tickets now.