The cantata was performed to mark royal family occasions in the theatre, a custom reinstated by Bourbon King Ferdinand IV after his return from exile.
Composer Biography
Rossini's Neapolitan theatrical debut in 1815 with Elisabetta, regina d'Inghilterra, won him the favor of the Bourbons and led to further commissions.
Recording & Production
This recording was made during the XXX ROSSINI IN WILDBAD Festival in Bad Wildbad, Germany, in July 2018.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The cantata's libretto, by Angelo Maria Ricci, combines elements of Greek and Roman mythology to highlight only the positive aspects of the myth, allegorically praising the Bourbon royal family.
Composition History
Rossini composed Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo, an allegorical cantata, in 1816 to celebrate a royal marriage in Naples.
Compositional Technique
Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo is a full-length stage work featuring vocal acrobatics and brilliance, intended for outstanding singers specializing in ornamented bel canto style.
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