ance with Ernani involving the ….

ance with Ernani involving the Duke’s intercessions to spare Ernani from capture and death by the King. The seal of this pact of honor is to be broken only by the sound of a horn.

In Act Three, Don Carlos, King of Spain, is elevated to King of the Holy Roman Empire and withdraws from both his romantic pursuit as well as his pursuit of the life of Ernani, who in turn is released to marry Elvira. The audience, however, is not let off the hook, as in act Four, the Duke blows the horn and Ernani, according to the code of honor, is called to pay the price of life/death to be followed by his everloving Elvira.

The production is in Italian with English subtitles. People are urged to wear masks for indoor events. No dues or fees will be collected. For more information, contact Beverly Emus at (562) 296-5586 or email Beverly90740@gmail.com. —Sylvan Von Burg