Elettra

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"Elettra" is an opera seria in three acts by the Italian composer Giovanni David, with a libretto by Saverio Mattei. The opera was first performed at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples on January 30, 1797. Giovanni David, not to be confused with the famous tenor of the same name, was a composer active in the Neapolitan school, and his work "Elettra" is one of the few operas he composed.

The opera's plot is based on the ancient Greek myth of Electra, a character from the plays of Sophocles and Euripides, and later reinterpreted in the Roman context by Seneca. The story revolves around Electra's quest for revenge against her mother, Clytemnestra, and her lover, Aegisthus, for the murder of her father, Agamemnon. This mythological theme was a popular subject for operas in the 18th century, as it encapsulated the dramatic elements of betrayal, revenge, and the tragic destinies of its characters.

David's "Elettra" is notable for its adherence to the traditions of the opera seria genre, characterized by a series of arias and recitatives that focus on the emotional states of the characters. The music of "Elettra" is emblematic of the late 18th-century Neapolitan style, with its melodic expressiveness and the use of the orchestra to underscore the drama. The opera is structured in the typical manner of the time, with recitatives driving the plot forward and arias providing moments of reflection and emotional depth.

While "Elettra" did not achieve the lasting fame of some contemporaneous works by composers like Mozart or Salieri, it remains a significant example of the operatic trends of its time and provides insight into the development of the opera seria form. The work is occasionally revived in the context of festivals or concert performances that aim to showcase lesser-known operatic repertoire from the 18th century.

As with many operas of the period, the performance history of "Elettra" after its premiere is sparse, and the score may not be widely available, which can pose challenges for modern productions. Nevertheless, Giovanni David's "Elettra" is of interest to scholars and enthusiasts of the opera seria genre and represents an important piece of the rich tapestry of Neapolitan opera history.

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