Amadigi HWV 11
Opera seria in three acts
by George Frideric Handel
Orchestra - Sheet Music

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Solo voices, orchestra (2 Soprano Voice Solo, Mezzo-Soprano Voice Solo, Alto Voice Solo, B, Soprano Voice Solo, Trp, 2 recorder-A, 2 Ob, Str, Continuo)

SKU: BA.BA04031

Opera seria in three acts. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by J. Merrill Knapp. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. Halle Handel Edition (HHA) Serie II, Band 8. Oper, Barock (Opera, Baroque). Complete edition, Score, Critical commentary. HWV 11. Duration 1 hour, 39 minutes, 59 seconds. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA04031. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA04031).

ISBN 9790006443369. 33 x 26 cm inches. Text Language: Italian. Text: Motte, Antoine Houdar de la.

On 25 May 1715 Handel’s fifth London opera received its triumphant premiere. The success of what was Handel’s third opera about magic was based not only on the splendid new sets and costumes but also on the extraordinary richness of beautiful music which accompanied the dramatic experiences of the lovers Amadigi and Oriana in battle with the sorceress Melissa.
“ Amadigi ” was probably written with the famous castrato Nicolini in mind, who sang the title role in the premiere. The opera remained regularly in the repertoire until 1717 with small changes caused by illness or a change of singers. “ Amadigi ” was also performed several times in German in Hamburg between 1717 and 1720.

The new vocal score is based on volume II/8 of the “Halle Handel” Edition; the appendix contains all surviving variants from the original performances during Handel’s lifetime.

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  • Anhang 1: Aria "Io godo"
  • Anhang 2: Aria "Affanami"
  • Anhang 3: Aria "Torni la gioia in sen"
  • Anhang 4: Aria "Minacciami"