Didone abbandonata is an opera, or dramma per musica, by Giuseppe Sarti, set to a libretto by the renowned poet Metastasio. The opera was first performed in the winter of 1762 in Copenhagen, and was composed especially for the Danish court of the time. The opera consists of three acts, and the libretto is based upon the well-known story of Dido and Aeneas.
| Didone abbandonata | |
|---|---|
| Dramma per musica by Giuseppe Sarti | |
.jpg) Giuseppe Sarti | |
| Librettist | Metastasio |
| Language | Italian |
| Based on | Dido and Aeneas |
| Premiere | 1762 Copenhagen |
Metastasio's libretto had already been extensively used throughout the century. The most notable of previous adaptations was by Leonardo Vinci.
Roles
| Cast | Voice type | Premiere, 1762 (Conductor:Unknown) |
|---|---|---|
| Dido | soprano | |
| Selene | soprano | |
| Aeneas | soprano | |
| Iarbas | tenor | |
| Osmidas | tenor | |
| Araspes | bass |
References
- John A. Rice, "Didone abbandonata", Grove Music Online, ed L. Macy (accessed 2 June 2007), grovemusic.com Archived 2008-05-16 at the Wayback Machine, subscription access.