How (not) to produce an opera in 1720s Venice

Starting #earlymusicmonday off in 2020 with a bit of hilarious satire from 300 years ago! Early Music Sources teaches us “How (not) to produce an opera in 1720s Venice” according to Benedetto Marcello.

For the footnotes and other extra information see the following link: https://www.earlymusicsources.com/youtube/teatroallamoda Created by Elam Rotem www.earl...

July of Handel: Lascia ch'io pianga

Before Handel started writing oratorios (like Messiah), he was a successful and celebrated composer of operas, including Rinaldo, his first opera after moving to London.

'Lascia ch'io pianga' (Almirena) Aria in F major for soprano, 2 violins, viola and basso continuo From the opera 'Rinaldo', HWV 7 (No. 22) Libretto: Giacomo ...