Alessandro nell’Indie (Niccolò Piccinni)

About the show

A distinct musical setting of Metastasio’s libretto Alessandro nell’Indie by Niccolò Piccinni. Piccinni’s first setting, premiered in Rome on 21 January. 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.