Lurline | |
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Grand romantic opera by William Vincent Wallace | |
![]() Cover of the score, published shortly after the premiere | |
Librettist | Edward Fitzball |
Language | English |
Based on | legend of the Lorelei |
Premiere | 23 February 1860 Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London |
Lurline is a grand romantic opera in three acts composed by William Vincent Wallace to an English libretto by Edward Fitzball. It was first performed on 23 February 1860 at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden by the Pyne and Harrison English Opera Company with Louisa Pyne in the title role. The libretto is based on the legend of the Lorelei.