Details

Minato's plot outline is loosely based on Book 7 of Herodotus's Histories. The opera, consisting of a prologue and three acts, was first performed at Venice on the 12 January 1654, at the Teatro SS Giovanni e Paolo.

Creatives/Company

Music: Francesco Cavalli
Lyrics: Nicolo Minato

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Archive listings for Xerse (2021)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T0313151270

Performed in Italian with English Surtitles.Company Ensemble OrQuesta. Director Marcio da Silva. Musical Director Marcio da Silva. Musical Director Kieran Staub (harpsichord). Design Christian Hey. Performer Cedric Meyer (Archlute / Baroque Guitar). Performer Biraj Barkakati (Xerse). Performer Sophie Levi (Romilda - some dates). Performer Alexandra Bork (Romilda - some dates). Performer Helen May (Amastre). Performer Rosemary Carlton-Willis (Adelanta). Performer Alex Masters (Elviro). Performer Kieran White (Ariodate). Performer Sarah Parkin (Eumene). Performer John Holland-Avery (Periarco). Performer Katie Dobson (Clito). Performer Marcio da Silva (Aristone).

20 Feb 21

The Cockpit, Inner London :: V182
listing details L0830182179

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