Esmeralda (opera) Esmeralda (opera) Esmeralda is an opera in four acts composed by Arthur Goring Thomas to an English-language libretto by Theo Marzials and Alberto Randegger based on Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame". It premiered in London on 26 March 1883 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane with Georgina Burns in the title role and Barton McGuckin as her lover, Phoebus. "Esmeralda" was Thomas's first opera to receive a full staging. It was commissioned by the Carl Rosa Opera Company following a very successful performance of excerpts from his opera "The Light of the Harem" in 1879 at the Royal
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (musical) him not to heed any lustful feelings he feels towards her; yet, having developed such feelings for Esmeralda himself, Frollo starts to roam the streets every night. After walking down an unknown alley, he discovers Esmeralda, Clopin and multiple other gypsies celebrating with wine and dance amidst a visit from Phoebus, who hopes to have some fun ("Tavern Song (Thai Mol Piyas)"). Frollo, despite his efforts, is unable to look away from a kiss between Esmeralda and Phoebus, which Phoebus describes as “pleasant.” Up at the tower, some of the statues tell Quasimodo not to think of Esmeralda because Frollo