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Mosè in Egitto is a notable opera in four acts by Gioachino Rossini, with an Italian libretto by Andrea Leone Tottola. This "azione tragico-sacra" (tragic-sacred action) recounts the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Rossini's work is celebrated for its dramatic intensity and musical innovation, offering a powerful interpretation of a pivotal Old Testament narrative. This edition presents the original Italian libretto, allowing readers to fully appreciate the linguistic and literary artistry behind Rossini's masterpiece. Ideal for opera enthusiasts, students of music history, and anyone interested in the intersection of religion and dramatic arts, Mosè in Egitto remains a compelling and historically significant work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.