In addition, Bellini was introduced to the librettist Felice Romani, who proposed the subject of the composer's first project, Il pirata, to which the young man willingly agreed, especially after he realised that the story "provided several passionate and dramatic situations.. [and]..that such Romantic characters were then an innovation on the operatic stage." From that time forward, there began a strong professional relationship with Romani; he became Bellini's primary creative partner, providing the librettos for six of Bellini's operas which followed, the result being that "no other Italian opera composer of the time showed such an attachment to a single librettist".
In addition, Bellini was introduced to the librettist Felice Romani, who proposed the subject of the composer's first project, Il pirata, to which the young man willingly agreed, especially after he realised that the story "provided several passionate and dramatic situations.. [and]..that such Romantic characters were then an innovation on the operatic stage." From that time forward, there began a strong professional relationship with Romani; he became Bellini's primary creative partner, providing the librettos for six of Bellini's operas which followed, the result being that "no other Italian opera composer of the time showed such an attachment to a single librettist".