Daphne
A lost opera by Handel and Hinrich Hinsch based on the Daphne myth. Its surviving libretto centers on conflict between Phoebus and Cupid and a web of often unrequited loves; the entry does not provide the detailed plot.
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A lost opera by Handel and Hinrich Hinsch based on the Daphne myth. Its surviving libretto centers on conflict between Phoebus and Cupid and a web of often unrequited loves; the entry does not provide the detailed plot.
At a festival honoring Phoebus, the god falls in love with Daphne, who is promised to Florindo. Alfirena and Lycoris also love Florindo, while Damon loves Lycoris. Daphne and Florindo obtain their fathers’ consent to marry, and their wedding is celebrated with Phoebus joining the festivities.
A lost opera by Handel and Hinrich Hinsch based on the Daphne myth. Its surviving libretto centers on conflict between Phoebus and Cupid and a web of often unrequited loves; the entry does not provide the detailed plot.
At a festival honoring Phoebus, the god falls in love with Daphne, who is promised to Florindo. Alfirena and Lycoris also love Florindo, while Damon loves Lycoris. Daphne and Florindo obtain their fathers’ consent to marry, and their wedding is celebrated with Phoebus joining the festivities.