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'''{{lang|it|Polifemo}}''' (ancient English: Polypheme; modern English: Polyphemus) is an opera in three acts by [[Nicola Antonio Porpora|Nicola Porpora]] with a libretto by [[Paolo Rolli]]. In recent years, the opera has gained new popularity, also due to the aria {{lang|it|"Alto Giove"}}, featured in a pivotal scene of the motion picture Farinelli.<ref name="IMDB"/>
'''{{lang|it|Polifemo}}''' (ancient English: Polypheme; modern English: Polyphemus) is an opera in three acts by [[Nicola Antonio Porpora|Nicola Porpora]] with a libretto by [[Paolo Rolli]]. In recent years, the opera has gained new popularity, also due to the aria {{lang|it|"[[Alto Giove]]"}}, featured in a pivotal scene of the motion picture Farinelli.<ref name="IMDB"/> Polifemo was [[Farinelli]]'s London debut.<ref name="Treccani"/>
==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The opera combines two mythological stories involving the cyclops Polyphemus: His killing of Acis and his blinding by Ulysses.<p>
The opera combines two mythological stories involving the cyclops Polyphemus: His killing of Acis and his blinding by Ulysses.<p>
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 9 October 2021

Polifemo
opera seria by Nicola Porpora
Polifemo - title page of revised libretto.jpg
English title page of the revised version of Nicola Porpora's opera Polifemo
TranslationPolyphemus
LibrettistPaolo Rolli
LanguageItalian
Based onMetamorphoses by Ovid
Premiere
February 1, 1735 (1735-02-01)
King's Theatre

Polifemo (ancient English: Polypheme; modern English: Polyphemus) is an opera in three acts by Nicola Porpora with a libretto by Paolo Rolli. In recent years, the opera has gained new popularity, also due to the aria "Alto Giove", featured in a pivotal scene of the motion picture Farinelli.[1] Polifemo was Farinelli's London debut.[2]

Synopsis

The opera combines two mythological stories involving the cyclops Polyphemus: His killing of Acis and his blinding by Ulysses.

Performance History

The last of five operas Porpora composed in London, Polifemo premiered on 1 February 1735 at King's Theatre, and featured the stars Farinelli and Senesino as well as Francesca Cuzzoni.[3]

Original cast

Role Voice type] Premiere cast, 1 February 1735
Polifemo, a giant man-eating cyclops bass Antonio Montagnana
Aci, mortal, in love with Galatea mezzo soprano castrato Farinelli
Galatea, a nymph, in love with Aci soprano Francesca Cuzzoni
Ulisse, on a long journey returning home alto castrato Senesino
Calipso contralto Francesca Bertolli
Nerea soprano Signora Segatti

Répertoire International des Sources Musicales – RISM-OPAC

Porpora, Nicola (1686-1768), Polifemo
Title on source: Polifemo, Poesia del Sigr. Paolo Rolli, Musica Del Sigr. Nicolò Porpora. Londra 1735.
Material: score (3 vol.): 80, 69, 78f.
Manuscript copy: 1735 (1735); 22,5 x 28,5 cm
Library (siglum) shelfmark: London, The British Library (GB-Lbl) R.M.23.a.7-9.
RISM ID no.: 800190005[4]

Manuscripts and sheet music

  • A selection of Arias from Polifemo
Royal College of Music (Public Domain)
Misc. Notes RCM Library item D1424/4
OCLC 22913312
The Favourite Songs in the Opera call'd Polypheme by Sigr. Porpora. London: John Walsh, c.1735.[5]
"Polifemo" (PDF). Libretti d'Opera Italiani. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  • Score
Porpora, Nicola (1686-1768), Polifemo
Title on source: Polifemo, Poesia del Sigr. Paolo Rolli, Musica Del Sigr. Nicolò Porpora. Londra 1735.
Material: score (3 vol.): 80, 69, 78f.
Manuscript copy: 1735 (1735); 22,5 x 28,5 cm
Library (siglum) shelfmark: London, The British Library (GB-Lbl) R.M.23.a.7-9.
RISM ID no.: 800190005[4]

Polifemo in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history

Solo/Recital Albums

Year Title Album
2013 Alto Giove Farinelli – Porpora Arias

Videos

Year Production

Concert programs

Year Concert Program

Complete list of musical numbers from Polifemo

This listing only contains musical pieces performed and/or recorded by Philippe Jaroussky.

Year published or performed Title Album, Video or Concert Program Year first performed
2013 Alto Giove Farinelli – Porpora Arias 1735

References

  1. ↑ "International Movie Database". Farinelli. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ↑ "PORPORA, Nicola Antonio Giacinto". Treccani. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Polifemo (Opera)". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "RISM-OPAC". Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  5. ↑ The Favourite Songs in the Opera call'd Polypheme by Sigr. Porpora. London: John Walsh, c.1735.
  6. ↑ "Polifemo" (PDF). Libretti d'Opera Italiani. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
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