Teseo
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Teseo is an opera seria with music by George Frideric Handel, the only Handel opera that is in five acts. The Italian-language libretto was by Nicola Francesco Haym, after Philippe Quinault's Thésée.
Title page of the libretto, 1713
Händel c. 1710
The Queen's Theatre, London, where Teseo had its first performance.
Caricature of Valentino Urbani, who created the role of Egeo.
Theseus
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Theseus was a divine hero in Greek mythology, famous for slaying the Minotaur. The myths surrounding Theseus, his journeys, exploits, and friends, have provided material for storytelling throughout th
Teseo
…Teseo ("Theseus", HWV 9; Italian pronunciation: ) is an opera seria with music by George Frideric Handel, the only Handel opera that is in five acts. The Italian-language…
Theseus slaying the Minotaur, with Athena nearby, tondo of a kylix by Aison, late 5th century BC
Theseus after having slain the Minotaur, freeing captive Athenian boys; Cretans approaching to marvel the scene, Antique fresco from Pompeii
Theseus uncovers Aegeus's sword and sandals, relief sculpture on a decree of 140/39 BC
Theseus and the Crommyonian Sow, with Phaea (detail of a kylix)