Orphaned as a small child and raised by an entire army regiment, the spirited Marie has grown up as the regiment’s ‘daughter’, determined to raise morale and spread joy.
Tonio, a local man, falls in love with her and even joins the army for her sake - but a chance encounter with a noblewoman sparks a sudden revelation, and a tale unfolds of secret identities, long-lost family, and murky pasts.
The famous aria “Ah, Mes Amis,” with its nine high Cs, is one of opera’s most show-stopping numbers, securing La Fille Du Regiment as an unmissable display of music and passion.
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