Pietro Metastasio
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Pietro Metastasio | |
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 Metastasio, c. 1770 by Martin van Meytens or Pompeo Batoni | |
| Born | Pietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi 3 January 1698 Rome, Papal States |
| Died | 12 April 1782 (aged 84) Vienna, Holy Roman Empire |
| Occupation | writer, poet |
Pietro Metastasio was an extremely prolific poet and librettist. His words have been set to music sometimes nearly hundred of times. Caldara, Mozart, and even Schubert composed music to Metastasio's libretti. Philippe Jaroussky recorded a variety of music based on Metastasio's libretti over the years.
Pietro Metastasio in studio albums
Pietro Metastasio on video
Pietro Metastasio in concert programs
| Year | Concert program | With | Ensemble | Conductor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Caldara & Pergolesi | Céline Scheen | L'Arpeggiata | Christina Pluhar |
See the respective program page for a list of possible recordings.
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