| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 acts |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1840 |
| Genre Categories | Operas; Theatrical Works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
| Related Works | Pieces based on 'La Vestale' |
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| Work Title | La Vestale |
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| Alternative. Title | The Vestal Virgin |
| Composer | Mercadante, Saverio |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | ISM 58 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 acts |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1840 |
| First Performance. | 1840-03-10 – Naples, Teatro San Carlo |
| Librettist | Salvatore Cammarano (1801–1852) |
| Language | Italian |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Voices: Licinio Murena (tenor), Lucio Silano (bass), Metello Pio (bass), La gran vestale (mezzo-soprano), Emilia (soprano), Giunia (mezzo-soprano), Decio (tenor), Publio (baritone) + mixed chorus (SATB) Orchestra |
| Related Works | Pieces based on 'La Vestale' |