Alcibiade
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Alcibiade is a drama per musica intended for performance during the Carnival of 1746. This libretto presents a classic story from antiquity, focusing on the life and times of Alcibiades, a prominent Athenian statesman and general. The text provides insight into the operatic conventions and theatrical tastes of the 18th century, offering a glimpse into the world of Baroque opera and its engagement with historical and mythological subjects. Though anonymous, the work demonstrates the enduring appeal of classical themes in musical drama, reflecting a broader cultural interest in ancient Greece an...
Alcibiade is a drama per musica intended for performance during the Carnival of 1746. This libretto presents a classic story from antiquity, focusing on the life and times of Alcibiades, a prominent Athenian statesman and general. The text provides insight into the operatic conventions and theatrical tastes of the 18th century, offering a glimpse into the world of Baroque opera and its engagement with historical and mythological subjects. Though anonymous, the work demonstrates the enduring appeal of classical themes in musical drama, reflecting a broader cultural interest in ancient Greece and Rome. Alcibiade serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of opera, classical reception, and the performance practices of the period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.