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Orlando furioso is an Italian opera by Antonio Vivaldi, first performed in 1727, with a libretto by Grazio Braccioli based on Ludovico Ariosto's Renaissance epic poem. The plot follows the knight Orlando and a network of characters whose love, jealousy, magic, and conflict connect several parallel storylines. Its Baroque score alternates recitative, ensemble writing, and demanding arias, giving prominent solo roles substantial opportunities for vocal display.
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Who composed Orlando furioso?
Orlando furioso is an Italian opera by Antonio Vivaldi. It was first performed in 1727 with a libretto by Grazio Braccioli.
What literary work is Orlando furioso based on?
The libretto draws on Ludovico Ariosto's Renaissance epic poem Orlando furioso. Vivaldi's opera turns the poem's stories of love, jealousy, magic, and conflict into vocal drama.
What is Orlando furioso about?
The plot follows the knight Orlando and a network of characters whose love, jealousy, magic, and political conflict overlap. Orlando's passion and the wider adventures of Ariosto's heroes drive the action.
When was Vivaldi's Orlando furioso first performed?
Vivaldi's Orlando furioso was first performed in 1727. It belongs to the Italian opera tradition of the early eighteenth century.
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