![]() Lalla Rookh increased Thomas Moore’s exposure in Russia where his Irish melodies were already known and popular. Fantastic costumes were designed and these became the subject of drawings by court painter, Hensel, the originals of which were taken back to Russia by the Grand Duchess. The Grand Duchess Alexandra played the title role of Lalla Rookh with the Grand Duke playing the part of Feramorz. The story included songs which lent themselves to musical arrangement, as in the case of the Berlin performance. Lalla Rookh appealed to the contemporary European fascination with the East – both real and imagined. (Left) Plate 6: Lalla Rookh and Aliris, the king of Bucharie (Kashmir) played by the Grand Duchess, Alexandra Feodorovna and Grand Duke Nicholas. (Right) Plate 16: The Angel of Light and the Péri. The tale within the narrative of the Peri (a Persian spirit denied entry to heaven who has to complete three quests in order to earn entry to Paradise), gave rise to many musical interpretations, including Schumann’s oratorio, ‘Das Paradies und die Peri’ (1843). She falls in love with Feramorz who is, of course, her betrothed in disguise! En route she meets a minstrel, Feramorz, who accompanies her on her journey. Readers throughout Europe were gripped by the adventures of Indian princess Lalla Rookh journeying to marry a Kashmiri king. It became an overnight sensation and runaway bestseller - ‘the first edition sold out on the first day’ ran to multiple London and American editions and was soon translated into Romance, Scandinavian and Slav languages as well as Arabic. The story: Lalla Rookh was first published in London by Longmans in 1817. The cast: Lords and ladies of the court ambassadors to the court. Music director: Gaspare Spontini (1774-1851), Kapellmeister and General Music Director to the court. The occasion: A performance of Thomas Moore’s long oriental poem Lalla Rookh.ĭirector and choreographer: Count Carl von Bruhl (1772-1837), court theatre director. ![]() The future Tsar of Russia and his wife are on an extended stay at her father’s court. Chief guests, and participants, are the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia and his wife, the Grand Duchess Alexandra Feodorovna, Wilhelm’s daughter, whom he had married in 1817. The scene: Berlin, Court of the King of Prussia, Wilhelm III (1770-1840).Ī cold January night in 1821. Irish Texts Society Other Publications Series.Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy: Archaeology, Culture, History, Literature.Mathematical Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy.Dodd's delightful story should gain glowing reviews from her growing horde of fans. Evangeline soon learns that she's destined to fulfill a prophesy and marry the prince, whether she wants to or not. ![]() When she tries to explain who she really is, nobody will believe her, including the gorgeous prince. Evangeline goes along with the prince's declaration and finds herself in the middle of a war, and in mortal peril. When a handsome man claiming to be Prince Danior sees her, he insists she is the runaway princess of Serephinia-his betrothed. ![]() Everyone is awed by her aloofness and poise, convinced that she must be of royal lineage. She travels abroad and masquerades as a ""lady of mystery"" at a Spanish resort. When English orphan Evangeline Scoffield comes into an unexpected inheritance, she decides to spend the money on an adventure. Dodd (A Well Favored Gentleman) transports readers into another enticing place and time, in this Regency with an inventive plot and sparkling characters.
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