Opera in tre atti-Antonio Salvi’s “Arminio” is one of the best-loved operatic librettos of the Baroque period.Against the historical background of the so-called “Battle of the Teutoburg Forest” in 9 AD in which the Cherusci leader Arminius as “Liberator of Germany” (Tacitus) inflicted a devastating defeat on the Romans Handel’s opera first performed in 1737 is about the disputes between the Chatti and the Cherusci. Arminius has married the daughter of his arch-enemy Segestes. When he is imprisoned Segestes who has conspired with the Romans sees his opportunity for revenge.- Urtextedition based on the “Halle Handel Edition”- Libretto in Italian with singable German translation- Comprehensive foreword (Ger/Eng) with important information on the history of the libretto as well as on the genesis and the performance history of the work. A detailed resume of the plot is also contained.- Extensive appendix with richly ornamented versions of two arias- Idiomatic piano reduction in the vocal score- Full score (BA4100) and vocal score (BA4100-90) available for sale- Performance material (BA4100-72) for hire
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Arminio (HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH)