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For the historical figure which inspired the opera, see María de Padilla.
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Maria Padilla
by Gaetano Donizetti
Gaetano Donizetti (portrait by Joseph Kriehuber, 1842).jpg
Gaetano Donizetti, portrayed by Joseph Kriehuber in 1842
Librettist
  • Gaetano Rossi
  • Donizetti
Language Italian
Based on François Ancelot's play about María de Padilla
Premiere 26 December 1841 (1841-12-26): La Scala, Milan

Maria Padilla is a melodramma, or opera, in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti. Gaetano Rossi and the composer wrote the Italian libretto after François Ancelot's play. It premiered on 26 December 1841 at La Scala, Milan. The plot is loosely based on the historical figure María de Padilla, the mistress of Pedro the Cruel, King of Castile.

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  • Sophie Löwe

    Sophie Löwe, who created the role of Maria Padilla

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Maria Padilla para niños

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