Although The Lost Mother (also translated as Mei Niang) is adapted from Goethe's The Pupils of William mestel, the theme of the original work, that is, William's philosophy of life, is hardly mentioned in this opera. The whole drama has become a sincere and enthusiastic girl, a frivolous but charming love story between Felina and William.
Although this change has been criticized in Germany, the light, sentimental and beautiful music is loved by the world. It is said that Wagner is also deeply interested in this work. There are two kinds of this work: the French version ending in comedy and the German version of tragedy. The former is a comedy written for the Paris Opera House. Because of his success at that time, he wrote a tragic ending for other opera houses (especially Germany).
Content:
Sunrise rises on Lake Garda, which is a festival in Lake Garda. On the right is the hotel, a little further away is the Italian house, and behind it is the sailboat. Young men and women in holiday clothes are dancing. Felina walked out of the hotel and sang a beautiful Flanagan dance: "If you take a beautiful woman as your lover, the sun will always shine." . Let's dance in a circle! "
At this moment, Laertes came over and seduced her. "Let's get out of here and get married," but Felina told him, "Please stop. I'm here to get back at my mother. At this time, the fan Niang appeared. "
Fan Niang couldn't stand Ferina's mocking eyes and fainted in Lotario's arms. Felina sarcastically said, "I don't understand your highness's respect", and then extended her hand to bless the fans. The local people sang praises to Marquis Kipling. Marquis Kipling returned safely and was still alive. William finally tied the knot with two couples, including Fanny, Ferina and Frederic, and ended up singing "Oh, Happy Days".
Felina's songs are from the German version again. Fan Niang seems to be mad. When she opened the door, Felina, Laerte and Frederic came in. Staring intently at Felina's infatuated mother, she suddenly fell in William's arms and died.