Lucio Silla

The story concerns the Roman dictator Lucio Silla (Lucius Sulla) who lusts after Giunia, the daughter of his enemy Gaius Marius. Giunia, on the other hand, loves the exiled senator Cecilio. Scene 1: A secluded spot on the banks of the Tiber' The exiled Senator Cecilio meets his friend Cinna who tells him his betrothed Giunia mourns his death, a lie by the dictator Silla so that he can win her for himself. Cinna advises Cecilio to meet Giunia by the tomb of her father (murdered hero Gaius Marius). Cecilio is filled with joy at the idea and Cinna shares his joy and predicts the freedom of Rome (aria: "Vieni ov' amor t' inita"). Scene 2 Cecilio excited at the prospect of meeting his betrothed sings of his love (aria: "Il tenero momento"). Scene 3: Giunia's apartments Silla seeks the advice of his sister Celia on his approach with Giunia and she advises subtlety and kindness (aria: "Se lusinghiera speme"). Scene 4 On Silla's approach, Giunia declares her love for Cecilio and her hate for Silla, her father's enemy (aria: "Dalla sponda tenebrosa"). Scene 5 Alone, Silla, insulted, decides to behave as a tyrant (aria: "Il desìo di vendetta, e di morte"). Scene 6 Cecilio waits by the tomb for Giunia. Scene 7 Giunia arrives (chorus and ariosa: "Fuor di queste urne dolente"). An archway decorated with military trophies Silla is joined by Celia to whom he tells of his plans to wed Giunia and for Celia to wed her beloved Cinna on this day. Scene 3 Cinna restrains Cecilio who has his sword…

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