Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. The newly-built opera house in the park at Schloss Eszterháza was opened in September 1768 with Lo Speziale . The work has combinations of roles and the complications typical for opera buffa . The two youths Mengone and Volpino complete for the affections of Grilletta , the pretty ward of the strange apothecary Sempronio . But the apothecary would prefer the girl for himself…

Dramma giocoso. By Franz Joseph Haydn. Edited by Wirth, Helmut. Arranged by Wernhard, Eike. Text: Goldini, Carlo. For Piano, Soprano Solo, Soprano Solo, Tenor Solo, Tenor Solo. Piano Reduction/Vocal Score; Urtext Edition (paperbound). Hob. XXVIII:3. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausg…