St. Petersburg, Grand Ring Theater.
Yang Yin stood in front of a group of professional performers. The performers looked at Yang Yin with reverence.
" Hart, bring the script over and distribute it…" Yang Yin waved.
Hart quickly handed out a few scripts.
Everyone quickly flipped through the script.
There were three acts in the opera, and it wasn't too long. However, there were many songs in it, which made the opera very outstanding.
"Lord Baron, this script is too good. Whether it's the story or the lyrics, it has reached the highest level of opera art!”
The leading professional performer said.
"You flatter me. This is a script that I wrote in my spare time. Since everyone is clear about it, let's start rehearsing. We don't have much time.”
"Five days? Sir, isn't time too tight?”Everyone was shocked.
"It's not urgent. I'll be playing the role of Duke Mantua. I'll be the main singer. I've prepared everything. You guys are supporting roles.”
"Then who's playing the court jester, the jester-Rigretto?”
"You'll be the one. You have a lot of scenes, so you have to work hard to prepare. Even if you don't sleep, you have to pass the performance. Of course, the most exciting tenor song still has to come from me!”Yang Yin said proudly.
The plot of " Jester " was quite exciting.
The licentious and lecherous Duke Mantua had taken a fancy to the beloved daughter of the court clown, the jester Rigoletto.
After Rigreto found out, he decided to assassinate the duke, but he killed his daughter. The curse he suffered came true, and he ended up worse than a slave.
In the opera, the Duke of Mantua had a lot of brilliant arias that were both fancy and romantic, which definitely catered to the European aristocrats of the time.
Among them," Woman's Fickleness " was from the third act of this opera.
In the other world, people didn't only watch the plot of " Jester " but also the various arias. The melody of an aria like " Woman's Fickleness " had been deeply imprinted in people's minds.
Now, Yang Yin wanted to move the entire opera " Jester " onto the stage of the Grand Theater. Of course, there would be a woman in the third act who was fickle!
This was what all the nobles in St. Petersburg were looking forward to.
Yang Yin led his men and rehearsed nervously.
The stage layout of the opera house used ready-made props, so it was fine as long as it was passable.
Five days later, evening.
Almost all the nobles in St. Petersburg had arrived at the Grand Ring Theater in advance.
The nobles who had already booked tickets were in a good mood. Together with the other nobles, they held the hands of their wives or lovers and entered the theater in high spirits.
Those who didn't manage to book tickets also wanted to watch, but they could only sigh outside the theater.
It was reported that the price of theater tickets on the black market had risen by three to ten times. Even so, all the tickets were sold out quickly!
When Yang Yin heard Duro and Hart's words, he knew that his opera was destined to be a hit!
" Emperor Catherine II has arrived..." The attendant shouted, and the entire opera house immediately fell silent.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the tsar walked into the theater with a powerful aura. Wherever she passed, all the nobles took off their hats and saluted the empress. The empress, the Duke of Bava, the princess, and a few other royal nobles went to the VIP seats closest to the stage.
It was not until they sat down that all the nobles began to heave a sigh of relief. They did what they should do and discussed what they should discuss.
"Pa pa pa…"
The kerosene lamps and torches around them were extinguished one by one.
The opera was about to begin.
The curtain was pulled open, and the magnificent hall of the Duke of Mantua's mansion was revealed to the people.
There was a ball in the hall. Yang Yin, who played the role of the duke, said to the courtiers," There are so many beauties. The most beautiful one is Countess Ceprano…"
Yang Yin's handsome face, coupled with his frivolous expression and words, quickly displayed the image of a wild and unrestrained duke.
He completely displayed the charm of ignoring the rules of the world, playing with women by hook or by crook.
" I'm willing to be your lover..." a noblewoman shouted at Yang Yin below the stage.
Below the stage, all the nobles, male or female, burst into laughter. Then, they whispered to each other. Everyone knew that Baron Wester was now the queen's favorite. His handsome and talent could drive all the women in St. Petersburg crazy, especially widows.
"He's really a duke…"
As the plot progressed.
The jester, Rigreto, helped the duke to molest women and commit crimes.
His daughter, Gilda, was kidnapped and sent to the Duke's mansion, becoming the Duke's target.
Below the stage, the audience heard several wonderful arias. Among them, the jester's " Private Admonitions " and " The Evil Courtier " were all very pleasant to the ears.
The plot was even more exciting!
" God, the jester Rigreto is going to suffer the consequences of his actions. His daughter is going to be targeted by the duke. He brought this upon himself…"
"It's best to let the Duke kill his daughter. This jester must be punished!”
" Yes, Wester…No, Duke Mantua, punish that woman now. We want to see you punish her. I want to hear her cry and the jester's repentance…"
Below the stage, the nobles were enraged.
Yang Yin was speechless. This was an opera, alright? It looked so real. Could it be that she had acted too well?
According to this rhythm, this opera was going to be popular. Yang Yin grinned, revealing a smug smile!
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