expected to ratify the sentence of death. The Prince appeals through Princess Natalie, but she is told that the Prince must agree with the legitimacy of the sentence. Natalie uses her Dragoons to free the Prince. Meanwhile, the Elector, knowing that he has taught the Prince his lesson, decides to pardon him. Blindfolded, the Prince is led towards his execution, but when the blindfold is removed, the Elector gives him the hand of the Princess. References Further reading "Prinz von Homburg, Der (The Prince of Homburg)", synopsis, roles, Naxos Records Clements, Andrew: "Prinz von Homburg, Der", Grove Music Online, ed. L. Macy English National Opera: The Prince of Homburg, programme for production 22 June – 5 July 1996. Porter, Andrew, "The Prince of Homburg", The Musical Times, Vol. 103, No. 1435 (September 1962), pp. 604–605. External links Review of the Sawallisch recording German-language operas Operas based on works by Heinrich von Kleist Operas by Hans Werner Henze Operas 1960 operas Operas based on plays Operas set in Germany Opera world premieres at the Hamburg State Opera