Carolina and Paolino have been secretly married for two months, and now the need to tell Carolina鈥檚 father, Signor Geronimo, is more vital than ever. But, Paolino has a plan. As Geronimo鈥檚 valet, he has been making arrangements for Carolina鈥檚 older sister, Elisetta, to marry the eminent Count Robinson (Il Conte Robinsone). He is sure that when this marriage goes ahead, Geronimo will be so pleased with his work that they will be able to reveal their secret and Paolino will be welcomed into the family. Unfortunately, when the Count meets the sisters, he has other ideas.
This operatic farce to rival Mozart鈥檚 Cosi fan tutte and Le nozze di Figaro sees all six characters getting into awkward situations, or being caught in compromising positions until the truth has to finally come out. Cimarosa鈥檚 excellent score bubbles along to Bertati鈥檚 hilarious libretto and makes this an excellent work for everyone to enjoy.
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