Alessandro nell’Indie (Carl Heinrich Graun)

About the show

A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Carl Heinrich Graun. A setting titled Alessandro e Poro, premiered in Berlin on 21 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.