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Artaserse (Mysliveček)
''Artaserse'' is an opera in three acts by the Czech composer Josef Mysliveček, set to a popular libretto (or ''dramma per musica'') by Metastasio that was originally performed in 1730. It was customary to alter the Metastasian text considerably for operas in the 1770s, but this one mainly adheres to the original Metastasian text, albeit with the placement of some scenes re-arranged and some scenes omitted. All of Mysliveček's operas are of the serious type in Italian referred to as opera seria. Performance history The opera was first performed at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples on 13 August 1774, the birthday of queen Maria Carolina of Naples. Mysliveček received the commission on the strength of his opera '' Romolo ed Ersilia'', which was performed on the queen's birthday the year before. ''Artaserse'' was also successful and helped the composer secure commissions for the operas '' Demofoonte'' and '' Ezio'' at the court of Naples the next year. Roles Synopsis Eightee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Vilímek - Josef Mysliveček
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Antonia Bernasconi
Antonia Bernasconi (1741–1803) was a German operatic soprano, originally from the Holy Roman Empire. She appeared in opera houses in Vienna, Milan, Venice, Naples and London. Life Bernasconi was born in Stuttgart in 1741; her father, named Wagele. was a valet de chambre of the Prince of Württemberg; after Wagele's death his widow married Andrea Bernasconi, ''Kapellmeister'' of the court at Munich and composer. Antonia received early music lessons from her stepfather, and she sang in Munich and other German cities. From 1765 she took part in operas in Vienna; her first appearance in a major role was at the Burgtheater in December 1767, in '' Alceste'', which Gluck had written expressly for her."Bernasconi, Antonia" '' |