Argippo
An opera set at an Indian royal court, centered on a young princess smitten by a dishonest suitor.
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An opera set at an Indian royal court, centered on a young princess smitten by a dishonest suitor.
A dramma per musica whose controversial plot involves Queen Arsilda falling in love with another woman disguised as a man.
Alessandro Scarlatti’s opera with a libretto by Domenico Lalli premiered at Teatro San Bartolomeo in Naples in 1719.
Sultan Mamud had his sons exchanged at birth, leaving Melindo believed to be the heir although Zelim has the rightful claim. When Melindo is to marry Rosane, whom Zelim loves, Mamud decides to reveal the truth. After further complications, Zelim receives the larger part of the empire, while Melindo takes Rosane’s kingdom and marries her.
Roman emperor Ottone loves Cleonilla, who flirts with Ostilio and Caio. Ostilio is actually Tullia, a woman in love with Caio, and she considers killing Cleonilla out of jealousy. When Caio mistakes their meeting for a romance, Ottone orders him to kill Ostilio; Tullia’s identity is revealed, and Cleonilla reconciles with Ottone. The opera ends with Tullia and Caio’s marriage.
Queen Tomiri has unknowingly raised her kidnapped son Tigrane as an Armenian prince. After defeating the Persian king Ciro, she considers marrying one of her allies while feeling drawn to Tigrane. Ciro’s daughter Meroe arrives in disguise to avenge her father. Tigrane is condemned after preventing Meroe from killing Tomiri, but Meroe reveals the truth before his execution. Tigrane’s parentage is discovered, Tomiri reunites with her son, and Meroe marries Tigrane; Tomiri chooses Policare.
An opera set at an Indian royal court, centered on a young princess smitten by a dishonest suitor.
A dramma per musica whose controversial plot involves Queen Arsilda falling in love with another woman disguised as a man.
Alessandro Scarlatti’s opera with a libretto by Domenico Lalli premiered at Teatro San Bartolomeo in Naples in 1719.
Sultan Mamud had his sons exchanged at birth, leaving Melindo believed to be the heir although Zelim has the rightful claim. When Melindo is to marry Rosane, whom Zelim loves, Mamud decides to reveal the truth. After further complications, Zelim receives the larger part of the empire, while Melindo takes Rosane’s kingdom and marries her.
Roman emperor Ottone loves Cleonilla, who flirts with Ostilio and Caio. Ostilio is actually Tullia, a woman in love with Caio, and she considers killing Cleonilla out of jealousy. When Caio mistakes their meeting for a romance, Ottone orders him to kill Ostilio; Tullia’s identity is revealed, and Cleonilla reconciles with Ottone. The opera ends with Tullia and Caio’s marriage.
Queen Tomiri has unknowingly raised her kidnapped son Tigrane as an Armenian prince. After defeating the Persian king Ciro, she considers marrying one of her allies while feeling drawn to Tigrane. Ciro’s daughter Meroe arrives in disguise to avenge her father. Tigrane is condemned after preventing Meroe from killing Tomiri, but Meroe reveals the truth before his execution. Tigrane’s parentage is discovered, Tomiri reunites with her son, and Meroe marries Tigrane; Tomiri chooses Policare.