This edition of Edward Fitzball's beloved opera includes the complete libretto, as well as an introduction and contextual notes by musicologist William Vincent Wallace. Set in medieval Spain, 'Maritana' tells the tale of a gypsy girl who falls in love with a nobleman, but is pursued by a jealous queen. With its memorable arias and complex characters, this opera remains a staple of the operatic canon.

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