Work
Antonio Vivaldi Composer
Dorilla in Tempe, RV709 (Melodramma eroico-pastorale)
Performances: 3
Tracks: 4
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Musicology:
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Dorilla in Tempe, RV709 (Melodramma eroico-pastorale)Year: 1726
Genre: Opera
Pr. Instrument: Voice
- Mi lusinga il dolce affetto
Dorilla in Tempe was termed by its creators a melodramma eroico-pastorale, meaning a semi-serious heroic work based on a pastoral theme. The libretto was written by Antonio Maria Lucchini, and the setting composed by Antonio Vivaldi. The opera premiered on November 10, 1726, at the Teatro di San Angelo of Venice. The production was sumptuous, utilizing spectacular sets, elaborate ballets, a lengthy dance sequence involving a hunting expedition, and extensive choruses. In 1734 it was revived, and turned into a pasticcio opera. At that time Vivaldi added at least ten arias by other composers, including pieces by Johann Adolf Hasse, Leopold Leo, and Geminiano Giacomelli.
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