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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
5321233 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
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© 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 from the 18th century, measures approximately 18 cm in height and is currently housed in the Gerald Coke Handel Collection at the Foundling Museum in London. The title page provides a glimpse into the grandeur of this renowned opera production. It features elaborate typography and decorative elements that exude elegance and sophistication. The libretto was printed for J. Tonson and dedicated to Her Most Sacred Majesty, The Queen. Aaron Hill played a significant role in bringing this Italian opera to English-speaking audiences. He translated the original text from Italian to English and provided an accompanying scenario, which he explains further in his preface included within this volume. Giacomo Rossi himself also contributes to this remarkable work with a letter addressed to readers written entirely in Italian on page x. Additionally, pages xi-xii contain an English description of the plot for those who may be unfamiliar with its narrative. Notably, during its revival performance in 1717, several changes were made to Rinaldo's score including altering Argante's role from bass to alto and omitting Eustazio altogether. This print offers viewers a window into both historical significance and artistic brilliance captured within one extraordinary piece of musical history.
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