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Alcina - 1735

George Frideric Handel 1685 - 1759

Opera seria : Serious, noble opera with formal conventions and ancient, heroic or mythological themes .

Libretto based on 'Orlando Furioso' by Ariosto

First performance at London, Covent Garden Theatre on 16 April 1735

Synopsis

Italian libretto - Spanish translation

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Both this work and Ariodante were part of Handel's first opera season at Covent Garden.

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