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Clori, Tirsi e Fileno Clori, Tirsi e Fileno, HWV96

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Music

George Frideric Handel (born Halle, 23 February 1685; died London, 14 April 1759)

Text

Anon

 

Premieres

First Performance: probably c1707/8 in Rome, Florence or Naples.

First performance in Scotland: Edinburgh (Queen's Hall), 21 August 2025.

 

Background

Operas were not permitted in early 18th century Rome. Handel's Italian period saw him produce several non-operatic oratorios which have become known to us in recent years.  This, however, is a delightful dramatic cantata, HWV 96, a comedy in which Clori, a shepherdess, can't decide between two suitors.  In attempting to play one off against the other, she ends by losing both.

 

Characters

Clori (soprano)

Tirsi (soprano)

Fileno (alto)