Giovanna Gray

Giovanna Gray
Opera by Nicola Vaccai
Maria Malibran, who sang the title role at the opera's premiere
LibrettistCarlo Pepoli
Premiere
23 February 1836 (1836-02-23)
La Scala, Milan

Giovanna Gray is a tragic opera (tragedia lirica) in three acts composed by Nicola Vaccai. The libretto by Carlo Pepoli is based on the last days of the English noblewoman Lady Jane Grey who was executed for treason in 1554. The opera premiered on 23 February 1836 at La Scala, Milan, with Maria Malibran in the title role. It was a failure at its premiere, and the work never entered the repertoire. Malibran's performances in Giovanna Gray were the last time she appeared on the stage of La Scala.