Publisher's Synopsis
Azora, The Daughter of Montezuma is an opera written by David Kilburn Stevens in 1917. The story revolves around the titular character, Azora, who is the daughter of the Aztec emperor Montezuma. The opera is set during the time of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, and follows Azora's journey as she falls in love with a Spanish soldier named Alvarado. The opera is divided into three acts, each of which explores different themes and plot points. The first act introduces the audience to Azora and her father, as well as the Spanish soldiers who have arrived in Mexico. The second act focuses on Azora and Alvarado's relationship, which is complicated by their cultural differences and the ongoing war between the Aztecs and the Spanish. The final act sees Azora and Alvarado's love put to the test as they face betrayal, conflict, and tragedy. Throughout the opera, Stevens weaves together themes of love, war, betrayal, and cultural clashes. The music is a blend of traditional European opera styles and Mexican folk music, creating a unique and dynamic sound. The characters are complex and well-developed, with Azora serving as a strong and independent female lead. Overall, Azora, The Daughter of Montezuma is a compelling and emotional opera that explores the complexities of love and war during a pivotal moment in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
