Herculanum, ou L'Orgie romaine. Opéra en quatre actes - Méry, Joseph 1798-1865; Hadot, Térence; David, Félicien 1810-1876 (Paris Lévy, 1859)
Herculanum is a grand opera with music by Félicien David and a French text by Joseph Méry and Térence Hadot. It had its first performance in Paris at the Théâtre Impérial de l'Opéra on 4 March 1859. Lavish and detailed sets, celebrated stars of the opera and ballet, elaborate choruses and dancing, and spectacular stage effects combined with the music and text to make the work a success.
Keywords: 19th Century (1801-1900); Libretto; Opera; Paris (France)