Pirro, R.1.72 (Paisiello, Giovanni)

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Publisher. Info. Partial Holograph manuscript, 1786-87.
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Work Title Pirro
Alternative. Title
Composer Paisiello, Giovanni
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. RobP 1.72
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGP 73
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 Acts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1786
First Performance. 1787-01-12 in Naples, Teatro di San Carlo [more...]
Premiere Cast
Giacomo David (Pirro)
Francesca Danzi Le Brun (Polissena)
Francesco Roncaglia (Darete)
Angelo Monanni (Ulisse)
Lucia Serafini Poletti (Climene)
uncertain (Eleno)
Giovanni Bordiga (Calcante)
Librettist Giovanni de Gamerra (1743-1803)
Language Italian
Dedication Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies (1751-1825)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation Voices: Polissena (S), Darete (S), Climene (S), Ulisse (A), Pirro (T), Eleno (T), Calcante (B)
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, 2 horns, strings, continuo (keyboard)
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