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"Elena" is a dramma per musica by Johannes Simon Mayr, with a libretto by Andrea Leone Tottola. This Italian opera, based on a French subject, showcases Mayr's mastery of melody and dramatic expression. The score reflects the operatic conventions of the early 19th century, offering a glimpse into the musical tastes and theatrical practices of the period. "Elena" promises a journey into the world of Italian opera, combining lyrical beauty with dramatic intensity. This edition allows modern audiences and scholars to appreciate Mayr's contribution to the operatic tradition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.