Pietro Metastasio
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Pietro Metastasio | |
|---|---|
 Metastasio, c. 1770 by Martin van Meytens or Pompeo Batoni | |
| Born | Pietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi 1698 Rome, Papal States |
| Died | 1782 (aged 84) Vienna, Holy Roman Empire |
| Occupation | writer, poet |
Pietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi, better known by his pseudonym of Pietro Metastasio (1698 – 1782)[1] was an extremely prolific poet and librettist. His words have been set to music sometimes nearly a hundred times. Caldara, Mozart, and even Schubert composed music to Metastasio's libretti. Philippe Jaroussky recorded a variety of music based on Metastasio's words 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.
- ↑ "Pietro Metastasio". Wikipedia. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
External links
"Pietro Metastasio". Wikipedia. Retrieved September 16, 2021.</ref>