L’esule di Roma

A public square surrounded by palaces, temples and monuments. The Arch of Triumph. On the right, the vestibulum of Murena's house Scene 1 The people of Rome hails General Publius, who defeated the enemies of the Emperor Tiberius, but the senator Murena did not appear to participate the general exultation. In fact, he has promised his daughter to Publius Argelia, but when he arrives to claim her, he is forced to admit that the young girl can not be found and he can not fully conceal his concern. Scene 2 The reason for Argelia's disappearance is revealed: The young tribune Septimus, son of one of Murena's benefactor's, that Murena condemned and exiled for political reasons, has returned secretly, risking certain death, to find Argelia, with whom he is in love (cabaletta Se ad altri il core). Scene 3 Argelia returns love to him too, and has remained faithful (duet Al fianco mio!). Scene 4 The two lovers' happiness is short-lived: Lucius comes with his soldiers and arrests Septimius immediately. Scene 5 Argelia confesses that she loves Publius Septimius: Publius, nobly, promises to help him. Scene 6 Lucio Murena announces that Septimus is back and that is expected to be judged by the Senate. Inside Murena's house. Scene 7 Septimus makes one last visit to Argelia and provides written evidence of the conspiracy of which he is victim and of which his own father is the main inspiration. Argelia is terrified by the news. Murena comes in full of pain because he has just condemned Septi…

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