Composer

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Leonardo Vinci

Genre

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Opera

Compose Date

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1726

Average_duration

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09:10

"Siroe, re di Persia" is an opera seria in three acts composed by Leonardo Vinci. The libretto was written by Pietro Metastasio and was first performed at the Teatro delle Dame in Rome on February 3, 1726. The plot of the opera revolves around the struggle for power between two brothers, Siroe and Cosroe, who are vying for the throne of Persia. Siroe is the rightful heir to the throne, but Cosroe has seized power and is determined to keep it. The conflict is complicated by the fact that both brothers are in love with Emira, the daughter of the deposed king. The first act of the opera sets the stage for the conflict, with Siroe and his supporters plotting to overthrow Cosroe. The second act sees the conflict come to a head, with Siroe and Cosroe engaging in a fierce battle for control of the kingdom. In the end, Siroe emerges victorious and is crowned king of Persia. The music of "Siroe, re di Persia" is characterized by Vinci's use of complex vocal lines and intricate orchestration. The opera features a number of memorable arias, including Siroe's "Son stanco, ingiusti Numi" and Emira's "Se mai senti spirarti sul volto." The premiere of "Siroe, re di Persia" was a great success, and the opera went on to become one of Vinci's most popular works. It was performed throughout Italy and Europe in the years following its premiere, and it remains a beloved work of the opera seria repertoire to this day.

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