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| La morte d'Abel | |
|---|---|
| by Antonio Caldara | |
 Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1732)[1] | |
| Other title | La morte d’Abel figura di quella del nostro Redentore |
| Librettist | Pietro Metastasio |
| Language | Italian |
| Premiere | April 8, 1732 Vienna |
Arias from "La morte d'Abel" appeared in the following concert programs:
| Year | Concert program | Aria | With | Ensemble | Conductor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Caldara & Pergolesi | Quel buon pastor son io | Céline Scheen | L'Arpeggiata | Christina Pluhar |
See the respective program page for a list of possible recordings.
About the piece
"La morte d'Abel" is an oratorio by Antonio Caldara. The full name of the libretto is La morte d’Abel figura di quella del nostro Redentore (Abel’s Death as a Symbol for That of Our Saviour. The author of the libretto is Pietro Metastasio.
Caldara's version was the very first – around 40 different compositions setting Metastasio's libretto to music were to follow.[2]
La Morte d'Abel, original cast[1]
Manuscripts and sheet music
- ca. 1732, Misc. Notes Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna (A-Wn): Mus.Hs.18202[1]>
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "La Morte d'Abel, original manuscript". IMSLP. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ↑ "La Morte d'Abel". Wikipedia. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
External links
"La Morte d'Abel, original manuscript". IMSLP. Retrieved September 16, 2021.</ref>