Brendan Bracken

Aria Brendan Bracken

This is the love story of Consuella, a young girl from the convent in Verona, and Antonio, a dashing young man from Milan. While visiting his former teacher and mentor, Father Martine, in Verona, Antonio is persuaded by his teacher to stay for a special celebration in the monastery chapel. Father Martines objective is to make sure Antonio hears a young Consuella singing in the choir. On hearing her voice, he immediately recognises her special gift. After much persuasion, Antonio brings her to Milan; she takes the opera world by storm. Over the next two years, they fall in love. Antonios dearest wish is to marry Consuella. He returns to Verona to seek her fathers consent. During his absence, Don Barcese, an influential figure in the opera community, begins to cause mischief. He promises Consuella that, under his management, she will become the most famous opera star in the world. By the time Antonio returns, the damage is already done.