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A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Francesco Araja. A setting premiered in St Petersburg between 18 and 29 December. 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 Francesco Araja. Performed in May 1734 at Teatro delle Grazie, Vicenza; the source says it may have been performed with Leonardo Leo. No version-specific plot is supplied.
In a mythological setting, figures including Jupiter, Isis, Osiris, Diana, and Calisto appear in disguises and mistaken identities among shepherds and rulers.
Cephalus rejects the goddess Aurora’s advances after being abducted from his wedding. Prokris, consumed by jealousy, is later mortally wounded by Cephalus, who mistakes her for an animal while hunting.
A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Francesco Araja. A setting premiered in St Petersburg between 18 and 29 December. 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 Francesco Araja. Performed in May 1734 at Teatro delle Grazie, Vicenza; the source says it may have been performed with Leonardo Leo. No version-specific plot is supplied.
In a mythological setting, figures including Jupiter, Isis, Osiris, Diana, and Calisto appear in disguises and mistaken identities among shepherds and rulers.
Cephalus rejects the goddess Aurora’s advances after being abducted from his wedding. Prokris, consumed by jealousy, is later mortally wounded by Cephalus, who mistakes her for an animal while hunting.