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Farinelli made his debut in 1719, as {{lang|it|prima donna}} in Porpora's ''Angelica'', with Caffarelli as his rival. In Rome, two commissions followed in 1722 and 1723, both with Farinelli in the role of {{lang|it|prima donna}}.<ref name="Treccani"/> As Farinelli's career and voice evolved, he took on the parts of the hero. | Farinelli made his debut in 1719, as {{lang|it|prima donna}} in Porpora's ''Angelica'', with Caffarelli as his rival. In Rome, two commissions followed in 1722 and 1723, both with Farinelli in the role of {{lang|it|prima donna}}.<ref name="Treccani"/> As Farinelli's career and voice evolved, he took on the parts of the hero. | ||
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Porpora had a very steady career that eventually led him to London, where he was the competition to Händel's musical enterprises, again with Farinelli on his team.<ref name="Wiki"/> | Porpora had a very steady career that eventually led him to London, where he was the competition to Händel's musical enterprises, again with Farinelli on his team.<ref name="Wiki"/> | ||
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The connection between Porpora and his pupil never seems to have waned. They engaged in extensive correspondence, lasting all their lives. | The connection between Porpora and his pupil never seems to have waned. They engaged in extensive correspondence, lasting all their lives. | ||
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In 1737, Porpora returned to Venice. | In 1737, Porpora returned to Venice. | ||