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Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
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Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321234 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; (add.info.: Rossi, Giacomo (fl.1710-1731), librettist
RINALDO, / OPERA. / Da rappresentarsi nel / TEATRO / D HAY-MARKET. = RINALDO, / AN / OPERA. / As it is Perform d at the / THEATRE / IN THE / HAY-MARKET / / LONDON: / Printed for J. TONSON, at Shakespear s-Head / over-against Katharine-Street, in the Strand. / MDCCXVII.
Dedicated to Her Most Sacred Majesty, The Queen ; [pp.v-vii] by Aaron Hill, who had translated the text from Italian to English and provided the original scenario, as he explains in the Preface [pp.viii-ix]. On p.x is a letter to the reader [in Italian] from the librettist Giacomo Rossi.
In a volume of Italian Operas libretti. The libretto presents in parallel the Italian text and its English translation. On p.xi-xii is a description of the argument in English.The 1717 revival ran for 10 performances from January 5. There were considerable changes to the score: the role of Argante was sung by an alto rather than a bass, and the role of Eustazio was cut); eGerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22335358
© Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum / Bridgeman Images
Edition First Edition Frontispiece Haymarket Page Premiere Rinaldo Theatre Royal Title Page
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This print showcases the title page from the libretto of Handel's opera Rinaldo, as composed by Giacomo Rossi in 1717. The print, created by an anonymous English School artist in the 18th century, measures 18 cm in height and is currently housed at the Gerald Coke Handel Collection within London's Foundling Museum. The title page provides a glimpse into the grandeur of this renowned opera production. It features an elaborate design with intricate details and elegant typography. The libretto was printed for J. Tonson and sold at his shop located near Katharine Street in London. Dedicated to Her Most Sacred Majesty, The Queen, this edition includes a preface by Aaron Hill, who translated the original Italian text into English and provided a detailed scenario for the performance. Additionally, there is a letter to readers written in Italian by Giacomo Rossi himself. Contained within this volume are both the Italian text and its English translation presented side by side. Furthermore, an English description of the plot can be found on pages xi-xii. Notably, this particular revival of Rinaldo took place in 1717 and ran for ten performances starting from January 5th. Some significant alterations were made to its score during this rendition; most notably Argante's role being sung by an alto instead of a bass while Eustazio's part was omitted entirely. Overall, this exquisite print offers viewers a glimpse into one of Handel's iconic operas through its beautifully crafted title page from centuries ago.
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