Il Matrimonio Segreto, also known as The Secret Marriage, is a comic opera written by Italian composer Domenico Cimarosa in 1792. The story is set in 18th century Italy and follows the tale of Carolina, the daughter of Geronimo, a wealthy merchant who wants to marry her off to a wealthy count. However, Carolina is secretly in love with Paolino, her father's clerk, and they have already been married in secret. The plot thickens when Geronimo's other daughter, Elisetta, also falls in love with the count, leading to a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations.The opera is known for its lively and humorous music, with catchy melodies and witty lyrics. It was a huge success when it premiered in Vienna in 1792 and has remained popular ever since. The book was adapted into several different languages and has been performed by numerous opera companies around the world.Il Matrimonio Segreto is considered one of Cimarosa's greatest works and is a prime example of the Italian comic opera genre. It is a light-hearted and entertaining story that explores themes of love, family, and social class.This Book Is In English And Italian.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.