Dalia is a Lithuanian-language opera in four acts by Balys Dvarionas to a libretto by :lt:Jonas Mackonis, after the 1938 play by Balys Sruoga "Apyaušrio dalia".Bronius Akstinas Glimpses of Lithuania 1978 p163 Composer Balys Dvarionas (1904-1972) is the author of symphonies, chamber music and the opera Dalia. The latter depicts the tragedy of a Lithuanian girl against the background of the peasants ' struggle in the 18th century.This uprising was immortalized in the play by Balys Sruoga Apyaušrio dalia (Destiny of the Dawn, 1945).
Excerpts Dalia's aria from Act 1 - performed by Violeta Urmana Skudutis' ballad Duet of Jurgelis and Dalia
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