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A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Antonio Sacchini. Sacchini’s first setting, performed in Venice at Ascension and later in Turin in 1766. The source does not provide a setting-specific plot synopsis; the libretto concerns Alexander’s campaign in India and the conflict involving King Porus, Cleofide, and their court.
Sacchini’s opera seria adapts an episode from Tasso’s Gerusalemme liberata and incorporates chorus, ballet, and theatrical spectacle. The source identifies the work and its roles but gives no plot synopsis.
On the isle of Mona, Roman general Messala tries to capture British king Arvire with help from his sons Irvin and Vellinus. Irvin reveals the plot and leads the British defense, while Vellinus first betrays Arvire and later repents. The Britons defeat the Romans and free Évélina from captivity; Arvire releases Messala and his men and promises Évélina to Irvin in marriage.
An Italian opera seria by Antonio Sacchini, set to a libretto by Mattia Verazi and first performed at Schloss Ludwigsburg in 1770.
Chimène and Rodrigue love one another, but Rodrigue kills her father in a duel to defend his own father’s honor. The King orders Rodrigue to fight the Moors, and he returns victorious as El Cid. Chimène’s champion Don Sanche loses their duel, but Rodrigue spares him and asks Chimène to accept him freely; she finally agrees to marry him.
This three-act Italian opera seria is based on Book I of Herodotus's Histories, the account associated with Croesus.
French tragédie lyrique by Antonio Sacchini in four acts, later revised to three. Nicolas-François Guillard adapted a libretto previously set by Rameau.
A two-act Italian opera buffa, originally an intermezzo for four roles, composed by Antonio Sacchini to a libretto by Niccolò Tassi.
Princess and sorceress Armide loves the crusader Renaud and uses magic to make him love her. When he is freed from her spell, she first vows revenge, then warns him of an ambush. After battle, Armide attempts suicide, but Renaud saves her and reconciles with her when her father reveals that Renaud spared his life.
Polynices makes an alliance with Theseus and plans to marry his daughter Eriphyle, but a failed sacrifice signals divine anger. Polynices encounters his exiled father Oedipus and sister Antigone. After Oedipus curses his sons, Polynices offers his life in remorse; Oedipus forgives him and the Furies’ wrath is appeased.
A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Antonio Sacchini. Sacchini’s first setting, performed in Venice at Ascension and later in Turin in 1766. The source does not provide a setting-specific plot synopsis; the libretto concerns Alexander’s campaign in India and the conflict involving King Porus, Cleofide, and their court.
Sacchini’s opera seria adapts an episode from Tasso’s Gerusalemme liberata and incorporates chorus, ballet, and theatrical spectacle. The source identifies the work and its roles but gives no plot synopsis.
On the isle of Mona, Roman general Messala tries to capture British king Arvire with help from his sons Irvin and Vellinus. Irvin reveals the plot and leads the British defense, while Vellinus first betrays Arvire and later repents. The Britons defeat the Romans and free Évélina from captivity; Arvire releases Messala and his men and promises Évélina to Irvin in marriage.
An Italian opera seria by Antonio Sacchini, set to a libretto by Mattia Verazi and first performed at Schloss Ludwigsburg in 1770.
Chimène and Rodrigue love one another, but Rodrigue kills her father in a duel to defend his own father’s honor. The King orders Rodrigue to fight the Moors, and he returns victorious as El Cid. Chimène’s champion Don Sanche loses their duel, but Rodrigue spares him and asks Chimène to accept him freely; she finally agrees to marry him.
This three-act Italian opera seria is based on Book I of Herodotus's Histories, the account associated with Croesus.
French tragédie lyrique by Antonio Sacchini in four acts, later revised to three. Nicolas-François Guillard adapted a libretto previously set by Rameau.
A two-act Italian opera buffa, originally an intermezzo for four roles, composed by Antonio Sacchini to a libretto by Niccolò Tassi.
Princess and sorceress Armide loves the crusader Renaud and uses magic to make him love her. When he is freed from her spell, she first vows revenge, then warns him of an ambush. After battle, Armide attempts suicide, but Renaud saves her and reconciles with her when her father reveals that Renaud spared his life.
Polynices makes an alliance with Theseus and plans to marry his daughter Eriphyle, but a failed sacrifice signals divine anger. Polynices encounters his exiled father Oedipus and sister Antigone. After Oedipus curses his sons, Polynices offers his life in remorse; Oedipus forgives him and the Furies’ wrath is appeased.