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Apostolo Zeno Apostolo Zeno (1668 in Venice – 11 November 1750 in Venice) was a Venetian poet, librettist, journalist, and man of letters.<ref name="Wikipedia"/>  
Apostolo Zeno Apostolo Zeno (1668 in Venice – 11 November 1750 in Venice) was a Venetian poet, librettist, journalist, and man of letters.<ref name="Wikipedia"/>  


In 1691, he co-founded the {{lang|it|Accademia degli Animosi}}, a literary society in Venice. In 1695, he wrote his first libretto, {{lang|it|Gli inganni felici}}. It was a huge success and made way for many more to follow. From 1705 on, he professionally partnered with Pietro Pariati: Pariati composed the libretti while Zeno concentrated on the theatrical scenes. Zeno wrote more than 66 dramas and oratorios, 15 in collaboration with Pariati.<ref name="Treccani"/> His libretti often center on historical and mythological themes.
In 1691, he co-founded the {{lang|it|Accademia degli Animosi}}, a literary society in Venice. In 1695, he wrote his first libretto, {{lang|it|Gli inganni felici}}. It was a huge success and made way for many more to follow. From 1705 on, he professionally partnered with Pietro Pariati: Pariati composed the libretti while Zeno concentrated on the theatrical scenes. Zeno wrote more than 66 dramas and oratorios, 15 in collaboration with Pariati.<ref name="Treccani"/> His libretti often center on historical and mythological themes.<ref name="Wikiwand">


The Zeno family was an ancient noble family of Venice. Expelled from Venice to Candia (Crete) in the 13th century in order to maintain order and suppress any rebellious subjects, they were only able to return after the assault on the isle by the Ottoman Empire. However, they lost their patrician status.  
The Zeno family was an ancient noble family of Venice. Expelled from Venice to Candia (Crete) in the 13th century in order to maintain order and suppress any rebellious subjects, they were only able to return after the assault on the isle by the Ottoman Empire. However, they lost their patrician status.  
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Apostolo Zeno
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Apostolo Zeno
Born(1668-12-11)December 11, 1668
Venice, Republic of Venice
Died11 November 1750(1750-11-11) (aged 81)
Venice, Republic of Venice
Burial placeGesuati
NationalityItalian
EducationCollegio di Castello
OccupationPoet, librettist, journalist, numismatist and man of letters
Known forReform of melodrama
Spouse(s)Ludovica Mondonovo
Parent(s)Pietro Zeno and Caterina Zeno (née Sevastò)

Apostolo Zeno Apostolo Zeno (1668 in Venice – 11 November 1750 in Venice) was a Venetian poet, librettist, journalist, and man of letters.[2]

In 1691, he co-founded the Accademia degli Animosi, a literary society in Venice. In 1695, he wrote his first libretto, Gli inganni felici. It was a huge success and made way for many more to follow. From 1705 on, he professionally partnered with Pietro Pariati: Pariati composed the libretti while Zeno concentrated on the theatrical scenes. Zeno wrote more than 66 dramas and oratorios, 15 in collaboration with Pariati.[3] His libretti often center on historical and mythological themes.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag [2] [4] [3]

External links

  • "Booklet Caldara in Vienna" (PDF). Idagio. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  • "Apostolo Zeno". Archived from [Apostolo Zeno the original] Check |url= value (help) on |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help). Retrieved {date. Text "MDY" ignored (help); Text "2023-10-10" ignored (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

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External links

"Pietro Metastasio". Wikipedia. Retrieved September 16, 2021.

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Bizzarini 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Apostolo Zeno". Wikipedia. Archived from [Apostolo Zeno the original] Check |url= value (help) on October 1, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Zeno, Apostle". Treccani. Institute of the Italian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Booklet Caldara in Vienna" (PDF). Idagio. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
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