1847
First performed: May 15, 1847
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
Moses, legislator of the Jews, Sig. Pietro Novlli
Aaron, brother of Moses, Sig. Luis Perozzi
Pharaoh, king of Egypt, Sig. Luis Vita
Amenofi, son of Pharaoh, Sig. Natale Perelli
Aufidius, an Officer, Sig. Jose Piamontesi
Osiris, priest of Isis, Sig. Luis Batallini
Anaide, daughter of Maria, Signorina Fortunata Tedesco
Maria, sister of Moses, Signora Teodolinda Gerli
Sinaide, wife of Pharaoh, Signora Teresa Rainieri
Mysterious Voice, Sig. Pedro Candi
Chorus of both sexes — Egyptian Youths, Priests of Isis, Egyptian Guards, Jew Populace, and Children of both sexes.
ACT I.
SCENE I.
Camp of the Midianites.
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Enter Moses.
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Enter Anaide, Maria and Aaron.
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( Moses takes the discovered tablets and presents them to the Hebrews. )
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( The children kneel before the altar. )
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( All exit except Anaide. )
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( Enter Amenofi. )
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( Exit Amenofi. )
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Enter Maria, Aaron and Hebrews.
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Enter Moses and Amenofi.
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( Stand in defence. )
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( To his Guards. )
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( To Guards. )
Enter Pharaoh, Sinaide, Aufidius and Attendants.
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( Moses waves his Rod, the Sun disappears and all is darkness. )
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END OF ACT.
ACT II.
SCENE I.
Hall in the Palace of Pharaoh.
Enter Pharaoh, Sinaide, Amenofi , Nobles, Ladies, Guards, Priests, Warriors, &c. Every thing shrouded in complete darkness.
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Enter Moses and Aaron.
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( Moses waves his staff and broad daylight flashes upon the scene. )
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All exit.
Enter Pharaoh and Amenofi.
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( Exit. )
Enter Amenofi — then Sinaide and followers.
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END OF ACT.
ACT III.
SCENE I.
Portico of the Temple of Isis.
Pharaoh, Sinaide, Amenofi, Osiris, Nobles, Priests, Guards and Soldiers.
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Enter Moses, Anaide and Chorus.
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Aufidius and the same enter.
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( The rod moves, and the altars are broken. )
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Anaide, Aaron, Moses, Maria.
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Anaide, Sinaide, Aaron, Maria.
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END OF ACT.
ACT IV.
SCENE I.
A Desert — View of the Red Sea.
Amenofi, Osiris, Anaide.
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( The march of the Hebrews is heard. )
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( They separate. )
Enter Moses, Maria, Aaron , Hebrews in chains, &c.
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( He exit. )
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( Moses, Anaide, Maria, Aaron and Chorus. )
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3 sentences
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96 chars
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( Moses — Chorus. )
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2 sentences
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10 chars
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15 words
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2 sentences
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88 chars
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2 sentences
using
48 chars
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16 words
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2 sentences
using
83 chars
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8 words
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2 sentences
using
48 chars
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2 words
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2 sentences
using
13 chars
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2 words
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2 sentences
using
15 chars
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8 words
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2 sentences
using
52 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
using
25 chars
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3 words
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2 sentences
using
19 chars
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5 words
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2 sentences
using
28 chars
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8 words
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2 sentences
using
42 chars
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4 words
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2 sentences
using
21 chars
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4 words
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2 sentences
using
23 chars
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Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
156 chars
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Contains
23 words
in
4 sentences
using
121 chars
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( Enter Pharaoh, Amenofi , Egyptians.
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14 words
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2 sentences
using
67 chars
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35 words
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2 sentences
using
181 chars
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( The Egyptians enter the sea, the waters are instantly united and they are lost. )
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