Il faraone sommerso (Engl.: The submerged or drowned pharao) is an oratorio by Nicola Fago. The author of the libretto remains anonymous. Il faraone sommerso premiered in 1709.[1]
Il faraone sommerso |
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First page of the manuscript (1709-1799) [1] |
Full title | The Drowned Pharao |
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Libretto | anonymous |
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Language | Italian |
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Date | 1709 |
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Synopsis
The oratorio retraces the biblical story of the escape of the Israelites from Egypt (Exodus). Moses divides the waters; as the pharao pursues the Israelites, the waves come crashing down upon them, burying the Pharao and his men on the bottom of the Red Sea.
Roles and premiere cast
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Voice type
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1709
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Mosè (Moses)
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Tenore(?)
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Faraone (The pharao)
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Basso(?)
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Aronne
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Alto (?)
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Messo (A messenger)
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Soprano
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Complete list of musical numbers from Il faraone sommerso
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