Didone Abbandonata

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"Didone Abbandonata" is an opera seria in three acts by the Italian composer Giuseppe Sarti, with a libretto by Pietro Metastasio. It is important to note that there is no known composer by the name of Giuseppe Varotti associated with this work. The opera's libretto was first set to music by Domenico Sarro for a 1724 performance in Naples. Sarti's version of "Didone Abbandonata" was first performed in 1762, and it adheres to the conventions of the opera seria genre, which was prevalent in the 18th century.

The libretto by Metastasio, which was immensely popular and set by many composers over the 18th century, tells the tragic story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, who is abandoned by her lover Aeneas, the Trojan hero. The narrative is drawn from classical sources, most notably Virgil's "Aeneid." Metastasio's text focuses on the emotional turmoil and the dramatic decline of Dido as she faces betrayal and her impending doom.

Sarti's musical interpretation of "Didone Abbandonata" is characterized by its rich orchestration, expressive arias, and the use of recitatives to advance the plot. The opera showcases the composer's ability to convey deep emotion and the psychological complexity of the characters through his music. Sarti's version, while perhaps not as well-known as some of the other settings of Metastasio's libretto, is an example of the late Baroque and early Classical opera seria style, bridging the gap between the two eras.

"Didone Abbandonata" by Sarti, like many operas of the period, fell into obscurity as musical tastes changed, but it remains a significant work for its historical context and its place within the development of Italian opera. Modern performances and recordings are relatively rare, but the opera has been subject to scholarly research and occasional revival, offering insights into the rich tapestry of 18th-century operatic tradition.

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