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Ariodante - 1735

George Frideric Handel 1685 - 1759

Opera seria : Serious, noble opera with formal conventions and ancient, heroic or mythological themes .

Libretto based on 'Orlando Furioso' by Ariosto

First performance at London, Covent Garden Theatre on 8 January 1735

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Italian libretto

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Both this opera and Alcina enjoy high critical reputations today.

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