Opera

Oberon

Quadri scenici

Atto primo

1.1 scena 1 - Oberon's bower
Oberon's bowerAt the rising of the curtain, several picturesque groups of Fairies are discovered, who sing the following ...

1.2 scena 2 - The interior of Namouna's cottage
The interior of Namouna's cottage.

1.3 scena 3 - Vestibule in the haram
Vestibule in the haram, looking on the Tigris which is seen by moonlight through a balustrade in the back ground.

Atto secondo

2.1 scena 1 - A magnificent banqueting-hall
A magnificent banqueting-hall in the palace of Haroun. On a divan at the back of the scene, the Caliph is discovered seated. On his left hand is Prince Babekan. On each side of the divan hangs a rich veil, behind which are supposed to be the apartments of the feemales. Embroidered carpets are spread before the Caliph and the Prince, and on them gilt trays are seen, filled with fruit, coffee, sherbets, &c. The great officers on the Caliph's court, black and white sunuchs, &c. form a line on each side of the stage.

2.2 scena 2 - The palace gardens
The palace gardens.

2.3 scena 3 - Rocks
Rocks.

2.4 scena 4 - Cavern on the sea bach
Cavern on the sea bach. The ocean seen through the mouth of it. Other perforations lead through rhe rock to the interior of the island. Storm continued. Stage very dark: fragments of wreck are thrown upon the stage.

Atto terzo

3.1 scena 1 - Exterior of Ibrahim the gardener's house. Sun.rise
Exterior of Ibrahim the gardener's house. Sun.rise.

3.2 scena 2 - An apartment in the haram of the Emir
An apartment in the haram of the Emir.

3.3 scena 3 - Myrtle grove in the garden of Almanzor
Myrtle grove in the garden of Almanzor.

3.4 scena 4 - Saloon in the kiosk of Roshana
Saloon in the kiosk of Roshana: in the flat an arch closed with rich curtains. The stage is quite dark.

3.5 scena 5 - Garden
Garden behind Ibrahim's house a rose-bush particularly prominent. Moonlight.

3.6 scena 6 - The court of the haram
The court of the haram. In the centre of the stage is a stake, surrounded by faggots. A band of negroes are discovered, with lighted torches.