Inspiration for an opera can be all around us. For Donizetti, that inspiration came from estranged relationship between two cousins: Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth, Queen of England. Maria Stuarda tells the story of the last few months leading up to Mary's death and the major factors influencing Elizabeth's decision. Read the Maria Stuarda synopsis.
Maria Stuarda Synopsis originally appeared on About.com Classical Music on Sunday, March 11th, 2012 at 20:22:30.
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