Instrumentation

1121 - 2320 - perc(1) - harp - 3 vln I.2 vln II.2 vla.2 vlc.1db

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The Story
(Early 17th century France)
Athos, Porthos and Aramis, that redoubtable trio of King Louis XIII’s bodyguard, are enjoying their regular carousal at the Jolly Miller Inn. They are joined by the penniless but virile Gascon D’Artagnan.  His natural resourcefulness is soon called upon, although not before he has fallen love with Constance Bonacieux. The trouble-making Cardinal Richelieu has heard that the Queen has given England’s Duke of Buckingham a token of love, a diamond heart, which was a present from the King to her. Richelieu persuades the King to insist on the Queen wearing the jewel at a forthcoming gala. Comte de Rochefort and Lady de Winter are sent to London to recover the jewel and return it to Richelieu, who plans to produce it at the gala, thus revealing to King Louis his wife’s treachery. Meanwhile, the Queen has sent Constance, her lady-in-waiting, to entreat the Musketeers to recover the jewel in time for her to wear it and confound her enemies.  Upon arriving in London, the Musketeers find that Lady de Winter has already gained possession of the jewel.  While pretending to be her lover, D’Artagnan snatches the jewel from her bosom.  There is a hectic swordfight over and around Milady’s bed.  When Comte de Rocheford enters he is slain and the Musketeers hurry back to France.  They are just in time to produce the jewel at King Louis’ demand so that he may fasten it at the Queen’s shoulder as he had done originally.
 
Principal Characters (plus Chorus)
D’Artagnan  Porthos
Constance  Aramis
Athos   The Queen
   Buckingham
 
Principal Musical Numbers
We’re All For One (Athos, Porthos, Aramis)
My Dreams (The Queen)
Love Is For Thye Sun (The Queen, Buckingham, Constance)
Ma Belle (Aramis, Chorus)
Queen of My Heart (Buckingham)
Ev’ry Little While (Constance)