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'''{{lang|it|Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo}}''' (Engl.: Magdalene at the feet of Christ) is an oratorio by [[Antonio Caldara]], set to a libretto by Bernardo Sandrinelli. <ref name="Wiki"/>

'''{{lang|it|Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo}}''' (Engl.: Magdalene at the feet of Christ) is an oratorio by [[Antonio Caldara]], set to a libretto by Bernardo Sandrinelli. <ref name="Wiki"/>

==Synopsis==

==Synopsis==

The oratorio is about the former "sinner" Mary Magdalene (''Maddalena''). The allegorical figures of earthly and heavenly love try to win her over to their side. At this point, Maddalena has already largely renounced earthly temptations but is still unsure whether she can really find forgiveness. She finds support from her sister Marta and from Jesus Christ (''Cristo'') himself. A Pharisee (''Fariseo'') doubts the correctness of her decision. He believes that sins can only be atoned for through offerings in the temple. In the end, Maddalena finally makes her choice and Earthly Love retreats to the underworld. (Translated and abridged from German Wikipedia<ref name="Wiki"/>)

The oratorio is about the former "sinner" Mary Magdalene (''Maddalena''). The allegorical figures of earthly and heavenly love try to win her over to their side. At this point, Maddalena has already largely renounced earthly temptations but is still unsure whether she can really find forgiveness. She finds support from her sister Marta and from Jesus Christ (''Cristo'') himself. A Pharisee (''Fariseo'') doubts the correctness of her decision. He believes that sins can only be atoned for through offerings in the temple. In the end, Maddalena finally makes her choice and Earthly Love retreats to the underworld. (Translated and abridged from German Wikipedia<ref name="Wiki"/>)

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==Roles and premiere cast==

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