23 March 1748
Event Information
Theatre:
Covent Garden
Theatrical Season:
1747-1748
Volume:
4
Comments:
[For full discussion see Winton Dean, Handel's Dramatic Oratorios, chapt. 21.
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
Alexander Balus
Comments:
Parts were: Alexander Balus (King of Syria)-; Ptolomee (King of Egypt)-; Jonathan (Chief of the Jews)-; Cleopatra (Daughter of Ptolomee)-; Aspasia (her friend and companion)-; Chorus of Israelites-; +Chorus of Asiatics-. Alexander Balus-Signora Galli (mezzo-soprano); Ptolomee-Reinhold (bass); Jonathan-Lowe (tenor); Cleopatra-Signora Cassarini (soprano); Aspasia-Signora Sibilla (soprano) (+Deutsch, Handel, p. 648, from word book).
Parts were: Alexander Balus (King of Syria)-; Ptolomee (King of Egypt)-; Jonathan (Chief of the Jews)-; Cleopatra (Daughter of Ptolomee)-; Aspasia (her friend and companion)-; Chorus of Israelites-; +Chorus of Asiatics-. Alexander Balus-Signora Galli (mezzo-soprano); Ptolomee-Reinhold (bass); Jonathan-Lowe (tenor); Cleopatra-Signora Cassarini (soprano); Aspasia-Signora Sibilla (soprano) (+Deutsch, Handel, p. 648, from word book).
Cast:
- Role: Alexander Balus Actor:
- Role: Ptolomee Actor:
- Role: Jonathan Actor:
- Role: Cleopatra Actor:
- Role: Aspasia Actor:
- Role: Chorus of Israelites Actor:
- Role: Chorus of Asiatics Actor: . Alexander Balus-Signora Galli
- Role: Alexander Balus Actor: Signora Galli
- Role: mezzo Actor: soprano
- Role: Ptolomee Actor: Reinhold
- Role: Jonathan Actor: Lowe
- Role: Cleopatra Actor: Signora Cassarini
- Role: Aspasia Actor: Signora Sibilla