The story begins with a desperate impresario attempting to stage a new opera. He is having great difficulty coordinating his eccentric and egocentric singers, each with their own demands and whims. The composer is frustrated because his music is constantly being changed to suit the singers’ wishes. The prima donna is a diva, interested only in maximizing her solo scenes and outshining her rival. The tenor is equally demanding and insists that his role be expanded.

As rehearsals progress, conflicts escalate. The singers constantly argue about the best arias and who should have the last word in the finale. The director desperately tries to impose order, but the singers’ constant intrigues and jealousy undermine his efforts. The poet who wrote the libretto is appalled by the continuous changes to his text and threatens to leave the project.

One particularly comical scene shows the singers trying to rehearse a complex ensemble scene. Everyone insists on being in the front, which leads to a complete mess. The impresario tries to smooth things over by promising everyone that he or she will be the show’s star, which only worsens the situation.

The plot reaches its climax as the premiere of the opera is approaching. Despite all the difficulties and squabbles, the singers somehow manage to perform. The premiere itself is a disaster full of mishaps and mishaps. The scenery falls over, the singers forget their lyrics, and the music goes out of time. Nevertheless, the performance ends with an ironic success: the audience loves the unintentional comedy of the chaotic performance and applauds enthusiastically.

In the end, “L’opera seria” humorously shows the often absurd and human dramas that take place behind the scenes of an opera production. The characters realize that their vanities and squabbles are ultimately secondary to entertaining the audience. The opera ends with a wink and a laugh at the ironic fact that the greatest successes often come from the greatest misfortunes.