Valentino Urbani
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Valentino Urbani was an Italian mezzo-soprano or alto castrato who sang for the composer George Frideric Handel in the 18th century. He was known by the stage name Valentini. He sang the role of Eusta
An 18th-century caricature of Valentino Urbani made by Antonio Maria Zanetti
Rinaldo (opera)
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Rinaldo is an opera by George Frideric Handel, composed in 1711, and was the first Italian-language opera written specifically for the London stage. The libretto was prepared by Giacomo Rossi from a s
Valentino Urbani
…composer George Frideric Handel in the 18th century. He was known by the stage name Valentini. He sang the role of Eustazio at the première of Handel's Rinaldo, the role of Silvio at the premiere of Il pastor fido, and the role of Egeo at the first performance of Teseo. His powers of singing seem to have been…
Almirena's recitative, and few bars of "Lascia ch'io pianga", from Handel's 1711 autograph score
Handel, c. 1710
Georg Ludwig, Elector of Hanover and later George I of Great Britain, appointed Handel to the Hanover court in 1710.
Armida falls in love with Rinaldo. 1616 painting by Nicolas Poussin.