Arianna
Benedetto Marcello’s two-act music drama sets a libretto by Vincenzo Cassani with contributions by Pietro Pariati. The source identifies Arianna as its subject but does not provide a plot synopsis.
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Benedetto Marcello’s two-act music drama sets a libretto by Vincenzo Cassani with contributions by Pietro Pariati. The source identifies Arianna as its subject but does not provide a plot synopsis.
In Crete, Theseus arrives to end Athens’ tribute of youths and maidens to the Minotaur and reunite with Ariadne. Misunderstandings make Ariadne believe he loves Carilda, while the king orders Ariadne sacrificed in Carilda’s place. Theseus kills the Minotaur, reveals Ariadne is Minos’ daughter, and wins permission to marry her; Carilda and Alceste are also joined.
Pursued by Apollo, Daphne appeals to Diana for rescue and is transformed into a laurel tree.
In the Sierra Morena, Don Chisciotte encounters Cardenio, whose beloved Lucinda was stolen by Fernando. The Don’s friends stage disguises and adventures to guide him home. Cardenio and Lucinda reunite, and Dorotea and Fernando reconcile. Don Chisciotte is tricked into returning to La Mancha in a cage, believing the events to be sorcery.
The ploughman Giustino rescues Princess Leocasta and is enlisted to help Empress Arianna and her husband Anastasio resist the rebel Vitaliano. He saves Arianna from a sea monster, but the jealous general Amanzio convinces Anastasio that she is unfaithful. Giustino and Arianna are banished, and Giustino learns that Vitaliano is his long-lost brother. The two defeat Amanzio, restore Anastasio, and Giustino marries Leocasta.
Statira and Barsimo compete for the throne of Persia.
Benedetto Marcello’s two-act music drama sets a libretto by Vincenzo Cassani with contributions by Pietro Pariati. The source identifies Arianna as its subject but does not provide a plot synopsis.
In Crete, Theseus arrives to end Athens’ tribute of youths and maidens to the Minotaur and reunite with Ariadne. Misunderstandings make Ariadne believe he loves Carilda, while the king orders Ariadne sacrificed in Carilda’s place. Theseus kills the Minotaur, reveals Ariadne is Minos’ daughter, and wins permission to marry her; Carilda and Alceste are also joined.
Pursued by Apollo, Daphne appeals to Diana for rescue and is transformed into a laurel tree.
In the Sierra Morena, Don Chisciotte encounters Cardenio, whose beloved Lucinda was stolen by Fernando. The Don’s friends stage disguises and adventures to guide him home. Cardenio and Lucinda reunite, and Dorotea and Fernando reconcile. Don Chisciotte is tricked into returning to La Mancha in a cage, believing the events to be sorcery.
The ploughman Giustino rescues Princess Leocasta and is enlisted to help Empress Arianna and her husband Anastasio resist the rebel Vitaliano. He saves Arianna from a sea monster, but the jealous general Amanzio convinces Anastasio that she is unfaithful. Giustino and Arianna are banished, and Giustino learns that Vitaliano is his long-lost brother. The two defeat Amanzio, restore Anastasio, and Giustino marries Leocasta.
Statira and Barsimo compete for the throne of Persia.
A three-act opera about the mythical Egyptian king Sesostris, who is loved by Artenice and believed to be the natural son of Amasis. The entry lists principal characters but does not describe the plot.