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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.
==Nicola Porpora in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history==
 
===In studio albums===
==Nicola Porpora in studio albums==
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==Nicola Porpora on video==
===On video===


==Nicola Porpora in concert programs==
===Concert programs===
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See the respective program page for a list of possible recordings.
See the respective program page for a list of possible recordings.


==Complete list of musical pieces by Nicola Porpora==
===Complete list of musical pieces by Nicola Porpora===
This listing only reflects the musical pieces performed by Philippe Jaroussky.
This listing only reflects the musical pieces performed by Philippe Jaroussky.
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[[Category:Composer]]
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[[Category:18th-century composer]]
==Further Reading==
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