Demofoonte (Antonio Caldara)
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- More than one composer wrote an opera called Demofoonte:
- For general information on Demofoonte, go to Demofoonte (Pietro Metastasio)
| Demofoonte | |
|---|---|
| opera seria by Antonio Caldara | |
 Demofoonte, title page of score, Vienna 1733[1] | |
| Translation | dt.: Demophoon;[2] en.: Demofontes, Demofoontes or Demofoonte[3] |
| Librettist | Pietro Metastasio |
| Language | Italian |
| Premiere | November 4, 1733 Wien, Hoftheater |
Demofoonte is an opera seria by Antonio Caldara. Based on a libretto by Pietro Metastasio, it was the first time that Metastasio's text was set to music. The opera premiered in 1733 in Vienna.
Synopsis
For a synopsis, see Demofoonte (Pietro Metastasio)
Roles
Regarding Caldara's Demofoonte, there are two different manuscripts at the Austrian National Library:
- Mus.Hs.17168/2 , Mus.Hs.17168/1-3 , Mus.Hs.17168/1
- Mus.Hs.17107/1-3 , Mus.Hs.17107/3 , Mus.Hs.17107/1
1) Lists the singer of Timante as "Domenico", 2) as "Domenicino".
| role engl/it | description en | description it | singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demofoontes / Demofoonte | King of Thracia | Rè di Tracia | Gaetano (Orsini?) |
| Dircea / Dircea | concealed Wife of Timantes | Segreta Moglie di Timante | La Schonians/La Scoonians |
| Creusa / Creusa | Princess of Phrygia, designed for Timantes | La Pisani/Pisani | Principessa di Frigia, destinata Sposa di Timante |
| Timantes / Timante | supposed Hereditary Prince, Son of Demofoontes | Creduto [principe ereditario,[4]figlio di Demofoonte | Domenico/Domenicino |
| Cherintus / Cherinto | Son of Demofoontes, in love with Creusa | Figlio di Demofoonte, Amante di Creusa | Guiseppe/Giusep(p)ino |
| Matusius / Matusio | supposed Father of Dircea | Creduto Padre di Dircea, Grande del Regno | Borghi/Porghi |
| Adrastus / Adrasto | Confidant of Creusa | Capitano delle Guardie Reali e confidente del re | Praun |
| Olintus / Olinto | an infant Son of Timantes and Dircea | ||
Répertoire International des Sources Musicales – RISM-OPAC
- RISM ID no.: 600142546[6]
Sources
- Englisches Libretto
- Demofoonte. A serious opera, as performed at the King's Theatre, etc. Ital. & Eng. British Library: G. Bigg. 1778. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.[3]
- Deutsches Libretto
- Demophoon, König in Thracien, welsch gesungener vorgestellt von Antonio Caldara in die Musik verfaßt. Österreichische Nationalbibliothek: Ghelen. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.[2]
- Italian Libretto:
- Demofoonte. Dramma per musica da rappresentarsi nel Teatro alla Scala il Carnevale dell'anno 1794.[...]. Nationale Zentralbibliothek Rom: per Gio. Batista Bianchi regio stampatore. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.[7]
- Score #1:
- Antonio, Caldara (1733). Caldara, Antonio, 1670-1736, Demofoonte Partitur, Handschrift (18. Jh.), Lokale Nummer: AC14262110, Mus.Hs.17107/1-3 , Mus.Hs.17107/3 , Mus.Hs.17107/1. Wien, Österreichische Nationalbibliothek. line feed character in
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- Score #2:
- Composer Caldara, Antonio
- I-Catalogue Number IAC 160
- Movements/Sections 3 acts
- Year/Date of Composition 1733
- First Performance 1733-11-04 in Vienna, Hoftheater
- Librettist Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782)
- Language Italian
- Composer Time Period Baroque
- Piece Style Baroque
- Instrumentation 7 vocal soloists, orchestra
- Caldara, Antonio (1733). "Demofoonte (Caldara, Antonio)". IMSLP. Österreichische Nationalbibliothek. Retrieved October 8, 2023. [1]
Pietro Metastasio's L'olimpiade in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history
Solo Albums/Recital albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2010 (recorded) | Caldara in Vienna (Album) |
Complete list of musical numbers from Pietro Metastasio's L'olimpiade
This listing only contains the musical pieces performed and/or recorded by Philippe Jaroussky.
| Year published or performed | Title | Album, Video or Concert Program | Year first published/performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (recorded) | "Lo seguitai felice" | Caldara in Vienna (Album) | 1733[8] |
| 2010 (recorded) | "Mentre dormi amor fomenti" | Caldara in Vienna (Album) | 1733[8] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Caldara, Antonio (1733). "Demofoonte (Caldara, Antonio)". IMSLP. Österreichische Nationalbibliothek. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Demophoon, König in Thracien, welsch gesungener vorgestellt von Antonio Caldara in die Musik verfaßt. Österreichische Nationalbibliothek: Ghelen. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Demofoonte. A serious opera, as performed at the King's Theatre, etc. Ital. & Eng. British Library: G. Bigg. 1778. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Demofoonte, Vienna, van Ghelen, 1733". Pietro Metastasio. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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- ↑ Demofoonte. Dramma per musica da rappresentarsi nel Teatro alla Scala il Carnevale dell'anno 1794.[...]. Nationale Zentralbibliothek Rom: per Gio. Batista Bianchi regio stampatore. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Demofoonte". Wikiwand. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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- "Demofoonte". Wikiwand. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- "Demofoonte, Vienna, van Ghelen, 1733". Pietro Metastasio. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.