Word: malek
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Dates: during 1907-1907
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...carry out the more radical Wagnerian reforms. The melody often reminds one of the more recent Italian school; but the treatment shows all the advantages of the German vigor coupled with great originality. The duct sung by Gontran and Azara in the second act, and the definance-song of Malek, are two of the most conspicuous portions of the masterly work...
...Provence at the time of the early Crusades. Azara is a Moorish princess, who was brought from Spain in her infancy, and with whom, Gontran, the son of the King of Provence, falls in love. Rainuls, the King, separates the two lovers, as he desires Azara for himself. Malek, a Moorish chief, whom Gontran has conquered in battle but set at liberty again, finds that Azara is the daughter of his Caliph, and he takes her back to Spain. After staying a short time with her own people, Azara escapes, and making her way back to Provence, disguised...
...cast of characters: Azara, a Moorish princess, Miss A. B. Rice Odo, a page, Miss B. C. Child Rainuls, King of Provence, Mr. H. F. Merrill Gontran, his son, Mr. George Deane Malek, a Moorish chief, Mr. S. Townsend Ayman, a vassal Mr. E. Cartwright Garsie, an attendant, Mrs. Rebecca Howe Colas, Miss Adelaide Griggs A Huntsman, Mr. J. A. Rattigan