The Bride of Messina (Czech: Nevěsta messinská) is a tragic opera in three acts, op.
The Czech language libretto by Otakar Hostinský is based on Friedrich Schiller's play Die Braut von Messina.
At its first presentation music critics responded with high praise to the work and it is now considered to be Fibich's masterpiece.
However, the opera's morose story, melancholy scoring and astringent style have hindered it from gaining wide popularity.
Act 2 Manuel and Cesar discuss their plans to present their future wives to their mother for her approval.