Summary Zakhary Petrovich Paliashvili. Daisy
DAISI
Opera in three acts
Libretto by V. Guniya (translated by MK Kvaliashvili and R. Ivnev)
Characters:
Malkhaz, 27 years old, courtier Kiazo, 30 years old, military leader Maro, 19 years old Nano, her contemporary Tito, young peasant Tsangala, an elderly peasant | Tenor Baritone Soprano Mezzo soprano Tenor Bass |
Rural youth, soldiers, pilgrims.
The action takes place and Georgians in the XVIII century.
HISTORY OF CREATION
The idea of the opera “Daisy” (“Twilight”) was prompted by Paliashvili by the famous Georgian playwright and actor V. Gunia (1862-1938). He also owns a story and a libretto, in which verses of outstanding Georgian poets – Sh. Rustaveli, N.
PLOT
Twilight shrouded Georgian village. In the distance you can see the church. Soon rural youth will converge there, to celebrate the traditional temple festival “hatoob” with merry songs and dances. On this festive evening, Maro is especially sad. Her beloved Malkhaz went to distant countries, and the girl was forcibly betrothed to the commander of Chiazo. Now Malkhaz is back, but the joy of meeting lovers is overshadowed: after all, Maro is the bride of Kiazo. Sounds of singing are heard –
Night. The moon illuminates the square in front of the church, filled with peasants. The holiday is in full swing. In the meantime, Tsangala had already told Kiazo about the meetings of his bride with Malkhaz. Kiazo is amazed. The anger, the bitterness of disappointment, torment his heart. No, he will not give Malkhaz his bride! Maro is haunted by a premonition of trouble. Malkhaz tells her about love in vain, the girl does not see anything joyful in front of her. Suddenly, the terrible news comes: the enemy came down from the mountains and thrashed Georgian villages. Kiazo is hurrying to the square. He calls on the people to rise up to fight and defend their freedom. “Better death than the disgrace of slavery!” – he proclaims, and all in a single impulse pick up his words. On the square armed soldiers converge. A prayer sounds, the people ask God to send a victory over the enemy.
It’s brightening. On the deserted area – Kiazo and Maro. Kiazo blames the bride for violating the vow. Maro appeals to his chivalrous nobility: in fact Kiazo knew that her heart was given to Malkhaz. The girl returns the wedding ring. Anger is boiling in Kiazo’s soul: now he is forever disgraced. Appeared Malkhaz says that he does not want to become his enemy, but his lover will not give in to him. Rivals take on sabers: only weapons can now solve their dispute. A duel begins, but Maro throws his scarf between the fighting: according to the custom, the duel must stop. The girl tries to persuade Kiazo to refuse revenge, but he is adamant. In the battle, he mortally wounded Malkhaz. The people run to the cries of Maro. Everyone is ashamed of Kiazo, who left the battlefield for a personal revenge in a terrible hour. Dying Malkhas comforts Maro: he defended their love!
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