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The plot of the opera follows the absurd adventures of the impulsive and forgetful Princess Toto, who marries two husbands and joins a mock-brigand band (who are really meek courtiers in disguise) from whom she is lured away by her father, King Portico, and two of his ministers disguised as Red Indians. Confusion is heaped upon confusion until Princess Toto decides which of the two she married her real husband.
- Synopsis by Arthur Robinson
- Libretto contributed by Ian Bond
- Word document [50Kb zipped file]
- PDF File [321Kb]
- Reviews
- Vocal Score:
The Vocal Score of Princess Toto exists in two editions: one published in 1876 after the original production with 198 pages and another published after the 1881 revival with 192 pages plus a 17 page appendix (Dating from COPAC Library Catalogue, confirmed by John Sands by reference to advertisments.)
Ian Bond tells us that the main differences between the two editions are: 'In the longer version the number "The Pig with the Roman Nose" is included as part of the appendix (No:18a) whereas in the shorter version it appears in the body of the score (No: 19 - there being no appendix). The other number in the appendix is an alternative version of No:15 "My own, own love".'
There is also a chorus, No. 10a, in Act II in the 1881 score which is not found in the 1876 score.
Arthur Robinson has sent a scan of the earlier score. Unfortunately, Arthur's copy had two pages missing and these have been supplied by John Sands. This may be downloaded as PDF Files:
Act I [11.3Mb]Act II [9.14Mb]Act III [7.8Mb]
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MIDI files of all the music together with |
Page modified 4 February 2012