Il Re Pastore (The Shepherd King)

Work:: Il Re Pastore (The Shepherd King) (S1959)

The Shepherd King. Delicate, intricate, and charming, 'Il re pastore' is a fine example of a youthful Mozart showing much more thant the promise of genius. Written when he was nineteen, 'Il re pastore' is still several operas into Mozart's career, and the simple tale of a shepherd who inherits a kingdom is told with immense skill. The shepherd Amyntas, is blissfully unaware of his royal blood, and anticipating a happy future with his country bride. War and politics pass him by until his claim to the throne is championed, a turn of events which finds him very unwilling to exchange pasture for palace.

Music	Mozart
Lyrics	Pietro Metastasio

Listing:: L0323117725

Mostly Mozart

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Mostly Mozart