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A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Davide Perez. Perez’s first setting, performed during the Genoa Carnival and later in Milan in 1752. 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.
A distinct setting or adaptation of Pietro Metastasio’s Demetrio libretto by Davide Perez. Perez’s first version premiered on 13 June 1741 at Teatro di Santa Cecilia, Palermo. No version-specific plot is supplied.
Sultan Solimano sends his sons Selimo and Zanghire to war against Persia, with Selimo expected to marry the Shah’s daughter Persane and rule both realms. Solimano’s wife Roselane and Grand Vizier Rustano plot to eliminate Selimo and place Zanghire on the throne. Zanghire remains loyal to his brother, exposes the scheme, and kills Rustano. Selimo reconciles with his father, and the two couples—Selimo and Persane, Zanghire and Barsina—are allowed to marry.
A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Davide Perez. Perez’s first setting, performed during the Genoa Carnival and later in Milan in 1752. 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.
A distinct setting or adaptation of Pietro Metastasio’s Demetrio libretto by Davide Perez. Perez’s first version premiered on 13 June 1741 at Teatro di Santa Cecilia, Palermo. No version-specific plot is supplied.
Sultan Solimano sends his sons Selimo and Zanghire to war against Persia, with Selimo expected to marry the Shah’s daughter Persane and rule both realms. Solimano’s wife Roselane and Grand Vizier Rustano plot to eliminate Selimo and place Zanghire on the throne. Zanghire remains loyal to his brother, exposes the scheme, and kills Rustano. Selimo reconciles with his father, and the two couples—Selimo and Persane, Zanghire and Barsina—are allowed to marry.