Composer

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Giovanni Pergolesi

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

First Performance

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Oct 25, 1734

Average_duration

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160:56

Movement_count

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23

Movement ....

Adriano in Siria is an opera seria in three acts composed by Giovanni Pergolesi. The opera was composed in 1734 and premiered in Naples in the same year. The libretto was written by Pietro Metastasio, one of the most important librettists of the 18th century. The plot of Adriano in Siria revolves around the love story between Emperor Adriano and Emirena, the daughter of the Parthian king. The opera begins with Adriano arriving in Parthia to fight against the Parthians. He falls in love with Emirena, who is being held captive by the Parthians. Adriano decides to free Emirena and take her back to Rome with him. However, Emirena is already engaged to Farnaspe, the Parthian prince. Farnaspe is also in love with Emirena and is willing to do anything to win her back. The first act of the opera introduces the main characters and sets up the love triangle between Adriano, Emirena, and Farnaspe. The second act focuses on the conflict between Adriano and Farnaspe, as they both try to win Emirena's love. The third act resolves the conflict and ends with Adriano and Emirena being united. Adriano in Siria is characterized by its beautiful arias and duets, which showcase Pergolesi's skill as a composer. The opera also features a number of recitatives, which move the plot forward and provide exposition. The music is characterized by its elegance and simplicity, which was a departure from the more complex and ornate music of the time. Adriano in Siria was a popular opera in the 18th century and was performed throughout Europe. It was also influential in the development of opera seria, which was the dominant form of opera in the 18th century. Today, Adriano in Siria is still performed occasionally, and its music is appreciated for its beauty and simplicity.

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