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Georg Friedrich Händel: Tamerlano (1044 words) |
 | Handel began the composition of Tamerlano, one of the supreme masterpieces of Baroque opera seria, on 3rd July 1724. |
| The first reason for revision was a change in the cast: the role of Irene was originally conceived for a soprano, then much of it had to be rewritten for the contralto Anna Dotti, who sang it in the first performance. |
| As part of this shortening process Handel also cut a duet for Tamerlano and Irene ("Vedrò ch'un dì") which originally followed the recitative "Signor, fra tante cure" in Act III Scene 8; it is printed as Appendix (17) in the HHA score, and is given here on pp. |
| Washington National Opera - Our Season - Tamerlano (93 words) |
| Washington National Opera - Our Season - Tamerlano |
| Handel's rarely-performed work recounts the tale of Tatar conqueror Tamerlano, whose enslavement of the Ottoman emperor Bajazet and fluctuating marital intentions lead to conspiracy and suicide. |
| Plácido Domingo makes his American debut in the pivotal role of Bajazet, and acclaimed countertenor David Daniels is the tyrannical Tamerlano. |
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