First performance 9 February 1651 Librettist Giovanni Faustini | Composer Francesco Cavalli Language Italian | |
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Similar Rosinda, Erismena, Egisto, Xerse, Le nozze di Teti e di P | ||
L oristeo francesco cavalli giovanni faustini olivier lexa jean marc aymes
Oristeo is an opera in a prologue and three acts by Francesco Cavalli. It was designated as a dramma per musica. The Italian libretto was by Giovanni Faustini.
Contents
- L oristeo francesco cavalli giovanni faustini olivier lexa jean marc aymes
- Performance history
- References
The opera is notable for containing one of the first examples of a da capo aria, Udite amanti, sung by Corinta.
Performance history
It was first performed in Venice on the occasion of the inauguration of the Teatro Sant 'Apollinare on 9 February 1651.
References
Oristeo Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA