Maria Stuarda (C. Donizetti) at Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, Auditorium

Dates: (4/4/2013 - 4/29/2013 )

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Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, Auditorium

Avda.Abandoibarra, 4-48011
Bilbao,Bizkaia 4-48011

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Tickets: €80,00 - €186,00

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Part I

In Elizabeth's court at Westminster a tournament is held to honour the French ambassador, who has come to ask for the hand of the Queen of England on behalf of the King of France. Queen Elizabeth has her doubts, since she has secret unrequited feelings for Robert, Earl of Leicester. In parallel, Privy Councillor George Talbot, a Catholic, asks Queen Elizabeth for clemency on behalf of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, a prisoner in Fotheringhay Castle, while councillor William Cecil, a Protestant, advises the opposite, that is, the severest treatment for Mary. Talbot then hands to Robert, who had been a lover of Mary and professes to be her follower, a letter she has written requesting his help. Hearing Talbot's words, Robert feels nostalgia for times past, and his feelings for Mary are rekindled. He goes to put in a good word for Mary with Elizabeth. Elizabeth, although she suspects Talbot of meddling in her affairs, agrees to Robert's request that she have a conversation with Mary, using a hunting trip to Fotheringhay as a pretext. But the fervour with which Robert argues Mary's case has kindled in Elizabeth's breast the flame of jealousy and resentment, while she is already disappointed that Robert showed no sign of regret when she told him she was going to marry the French sovereign. The Scottish queen, on top of being the English queen's political adversary, has become her rival in love.

Part II

Robert goes to see Mary and comes across her walking in the grounds of Fotheringhay Castle. He warns her that Elizabeth is on her way, and advises her to be conciliatory and obedient so as to be set at liberty. He also bares his heart to Mary about his feelings for her, promising to defend her no matter what the personal cost to himself may be. Mary wonders if it was wise of her to ask for a meeting with Elizabeth and she begins to fear for her defender's life; but in the end Robert sets her mind at rest.
Elizabeth arrives accompanied by her councillor Cecil, who is all set to proceed with Mary's execution. Talbot brings the Scottish prisoner before the English Queen. Mary kneels before Elizabeth asking for clemency; but the English queen, seeing her rival brought low - literally - cannot resist taunting her with insults, even calling into question her honour as a woman. It's too much for Mary, who retorts that Elizabeth is the illegitimate daughter of Anne Boleyn and, therefore, an impostor on the throne. With this outburst she seals her own fate, to the dismay of Talbot, Anna and Robert.

Part III

In the Royal Apartments in Westminster, the English Queen sways in the wind for a long time before finally signing Mary's death warrant, since she fears such a decision could affect her reputation. Finally, the pressure exerted on her by Cecil, convinced that the peace and safety of her throne depend on Mary's death; and the arrival of Robert, still fervently arguing Mary's case, finally make up Elizabeth's mind to eliminate her rival. To add to Robert's heartache, she orders him to witness Mary's execution, which will take place when the third canon shot is heard.

Part IV

In her rooms in Fotheringhay Castle, Mary fears for the fate that may befall Robert. Talbot and Cecil enter and tell the prisoner that she is about to be executed. Mary takes the news with dignity, rejecting any spiritual comfort that a Protestant might give her, and asking Cecil to leave her alone with Talbot, to whom she confesses her sins and mistakes. Beneath his robes Talbot is wearing the vestments of a Catholic priest, and he gives Mary absolution.
The final scene takes place in the adjoining room where the execution is to be carried out. The Queen of Scotland enters with dignity, preceded by her companion Anne and wearing her royal crown. The first cannon shot is heard. Cecil enters and asks Mary to say her last words. Mary asks God to have mercy on Elizabeth, to forgive her for executing her, and to protect the people of England. She also expresses her love for Robert, bidding him farewell, and warns those responsible for her death warrant, represented by Cecil, that they face divine justice. The second cannon shot is heard. Mary, dignified and serene to the last, asks Robert to accompany her to the scaffold. The third cannon shot is heard. The executioner appears. Mary walks to her death while Robert collapses.

Cast and Creative team for Maria Stuarda (C. Donizetti) at Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, Auditorium

Elisabetta (Elizabeth), Queen of England (soprano)
Maria Stuarda (Mary Stuart), Queen of Scotland, a prisoner (soprano)
Roberto (Robert), Earl of Leicester (tenor)
Giorgio Talbot (George Talbot), Earl of Shrewsbury (bass)
Lord Guglielmo Cecil (Sir William Cecil), Lord High Treasurer (baritone)
Anna Kennedy, Maria's companion (contralto)

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