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895 results for: Keyword - Sg and Signora Paganini
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476
23 May 1732 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Text by Zeno. Music probably by Caldara, with recitatives by Handel.] Colman's Opera Register: a New Opera Handell it did not take

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lucius Papirius, The Dictator

Performance Comment: Edition of 1732 lists: Lucio Papirio-Pinacci; M. Fabio-Montagnana; Papiria-Signora Strada; Rutilia-Signora Bertoldi; Q Fabio-Senesino; Servilio-Signora Bagnolesi; Cominio-Campioli.
Cast
Role: Papiria Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Rutilia Actor: Signora Bertoldi
Role: Servilio Actor: Signora Bagnolesi

477
10 June 1732 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: There will be no Action on the Stage, but the Scene will represent, in a Picturesque Manner, a Rural Prospect, with Rocks, Groves, Fountains and Grotto's, amongst which will be disposed a Chorus of Nymphs and Shepherds, the Habits and every other Decorations suited to the Subject

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Acis And Galatea

Performance Comment: King's Music MSS (BM) R.M. 20d. 2 and R.M. 19.f.7 lists: Galatea-Signora Strada; Acis-Senesino; Damon-Campioli; Polifemo-Montagnana; Clori-Miss Robinson; Filli-Signora Bagnolesi; Dorinda-Signora Bertoli; Eurillo-Mrs Davis; Silvio-Pinacci.
Cast
Role: Galatea Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Filli Actor: Signora Bagnolesi
Role: Dorinda Actor: Signora Bertoli

478
27 January 1733 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. Wherein the Cloaths and Scenes are all intirely New. [Music by Handel. Text possibly by Grazio Braccioli, but see Deutsch, Handel, p. 303.] Done into English by Mr Humphreys. [Their Majesties, Duke, and Princesses present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Orlando

Performance Comment: Edition of 1732 lists: Orlando-Senesino; Angelica-Signora Strada; Medoro-Signora Bertolli; Dorinda-Signora Celeste; Zoroastro-Montagnana.
Cast
Role: Orlando Actor: Senesino
Role: Angelica Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Medoro Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Dorinda Actor: Signora Celeste

479
13 November 1733 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: The Princess Royal's Marriage, being deferr'd, the Opera will be perform'd that Day as usual. Daily Courant, 14 Nov.: Last Night their Majesties, his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and the three eldest Princesses . . . saw . . . Otho; but his Highness the Prince of Orange was not there

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Otho

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1733 lists: Otho-Giovanni Carestino; Theophane-Signora Strada; Gismonda-Signora Margherita Durastante; Adelberto-Carlo Scalzi; Matilda-Signora Maria Catterina Negri; Emireno-Waltz .
Cast
Role: Theophane Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Gismonda Actor: Signora Margherita Durastante
Role: Matilda Actor: Signora Maria Catterina Negri

480
29 December 1733 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Ariadne in Naxus is title in edition of 1734. Music by Nicola Porpora. Text by Rolli. This was the opening of the opera company opposing Handel. See comment by Caspar Wilhelm von Brocke in Deutsch, Handel, p. 341.] Pit and Boxes half a guinea. First Gallery 4s. Upper Gallery 2s. 6d. 6 P.M

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ariadne

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1734 lists: Ariadne-La Signora Segatti; Antiope-La Signora Hempson; Teseo-Senesino; Il Dido Libero-Signora Bertolli; Piritoo-Montagnana .
Cast
Role: : Ariadne Actor: La Signora Segatti
Role: Antiope Actor: La Signora Hempson
Role: Il Dido Libero Actor: Signora Bertolli

481
26 January 1734 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Text by F. Colman. Music by Handel.] Colman Opera Register: Ariadne in Crete a new Opera & very good & perform'd very often Sigr Carestino sung surprisingly well: a new Eunuch many times perform'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ariadne [in Creta]

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1733 lists: Ariadne-Signora Strada; Theseus-Giovanni Carestino; Alcestes-Carlo Scalzi; Carilda-Signora Maria Catterina Negri; Minos-Waltz; Tauris-Signora Margherita Durastante .
Cast
Role: : Ariadne Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Carilda Actor: Signora Maria Catterina Negri
Role: Tauris Actor: Signora Margherita Durastante

482
26 February 1734 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Astartus

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1734 lists: Clearco-Francesco Bernardi, called Senesino; Elisa-Signora Celestina Hempson; Sidonia-Signora Maria Segatti; Nino-Signora Francesco Bertolli; Fenicio-Montagnana; Agenore-Rochetti .
Cast
Role: Elisa Actor: Signora Celestina Hempson
Role: Sidonia Actor: Signora Maria Segatti
Role: Nino Actor: Signora Francesco Bertolli

483
18 May 1734 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: An Opera, compos'd by Mr Handel. Intermix'd with Chorusses. 6:30 P.M. [Prince of Wales present.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Pastor Fido

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but Deutsch, Handel, p. 365, suggests a possible cast: Mirtillo-Carestini; Amarilli-Signora Strada; Eurilla-Signora Durastanti; Silvio-Scalzi; Dorinda-Signora Maria Caterina Negi; Tirenio-Waltz .
Cast
Role: Amarilli Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Eurilla Actor: Signora Durastanti
Role: Dorinda Actor: Signora Maria Caterina Negi
Related Works
Related Work: The Faithful Shepherd Author(s): George Frederic Handel

484
29 October 1734 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Text by Metastasio. Music by J. A. Hasse and R. Broschi.] Pit and Boxes by Tickets at a half guinea. Gallery 5s. 6 P.M. Daily Advertiser, 30 Oct.: All the Royal Family were at the Opera, when Signior Farinelli perform'd . . . with prodigious Applause. The Theatre was exceedingly crowded

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Artaxerxes

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1734 lists: Artaserse-Montagnana; Arbace-Carlo Broschi called Farinelli; Mandane-Signora Fran. Cuzzoni; Artabano-Francis Barnardi called Senesino; Semira-Signora Bertolli; Megabise-Signora Maria Scgatti .
Cast
Role: Mandane Actor: Signora Fran. Cuzzoni
Role: Semira Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Megabise Actor: Signora Maria Scgatti

485
09 November 1734 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: First Piece: A new Dramatick Entertainment in Musick. [Music by Handel.] Second Piece: An Opera. With several Additions, intermix'd with Choruses. Pit and Boxes half a guinea. First Gallery 4s. Upper Gallery 21. 6d. [King and Princesses Amelia and Caroline present.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Terpsicore

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1734 lists: Apollo-Carestino; Erato-Signora Strada; Terpsichore-Mlle Salle .
Cast
Role: Erato Actor: Signora Strada

Afterpiece Title: Pastor Fido

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1734 lists: Mirtillo-Carestino; Amarillis-Signora Strada; Silvius-Beard; Dorinda-Signora Catterina Negri; Eurilla-Signora Rosa Negri; Tirenius-Waltz .
Cast
Role: Amarillis Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Dorinda Actor: Signora Catterina Negri
Role: Eurilla Actor: Signora Rosa Negri
Related Works
Related Work: The Faithful Shepherd Author(s): George Frederic Handel

486
01 February 1735 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: [Text by Paul Rollo. Music by Nicholas Porpora.] A New Opera. London Daily Post and General Advertiser, 3 Feb.: On Saturday Their Majesties ...the Prince of Wales, and the Princesses Amelia and Carolina . . . saw the Opera of Polifemo, which was perform'd to one of the greatest Audiences that hath King's been known this Season

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Polifemo

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1734 lists: Polifemo-Montagnana; Aci-Farinello; Galatea-Signora Cuzzoni; Ulisse-Senesino; Calipso-Signora Bertolli; Nerea-Signora Segatti .
Cast
Role: Galatea Actor: Signora Cuzzoni
Role: Calipso Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Nerea Actor: Signora Segatti

487
08 April 1735 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Text by Angelo Cori. Music by Pietro Sandoni.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Issipile

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1735 lists: Toante-Montagnana; Issipile-Signora Francesca Cuzzoni; Giasone-Carlo Broschi, called Farinelli; Learco-Francesco Bernardi, called Senesino; Eurinome-Signora Francesca Bertolli; Rodope-Signora Maria Segatti .
Cast
Role: Issipile Actor: Signora Francesca Cuzzoni
Role: Eurinome Actor: Signora Francesca Bertolli
Role: Rodope Actor: Signora Maria Segatti
Related Works
Related Work: Issipile Author(s): Antonio Andrei
Related Work: Issipile Author(s): Pietro Sandoni

488
03 May 1735 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Iphigenia In Aulis

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1735 lists: Iphigenia-Signora Cuzzoni; Clitemnestra-Signora Bertolli; Achille-Broschi Farinello; Agamemnon-Francesco Bernardi, called Senesino; Ulisse-Signora Segatti; Calcante-Montagnana .
Cast
Role: : Iphigenia Actor: Signora Cuzzoni
Role: Clitemnestra Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Ulisse Actor: Signora Segatti

489
25 November 1735 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [By Metastasio. Music by Francis Veracini. For a full account of this opera and opera in general, see Ilchester, Lord Hervey and his Friends, pp. 238-39.] Daily Advertiser, 26 Nov.: Their Majesties, his Royal Highness, and the Princesses [attended] Adriano, compos'd by the famous Signior Veracini, who perform'd the first Fiddle

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Adriano

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1735 lists: Adriano-Fran. Bernardi, called Senesino; Farnaspe-Carlo Broschi, called Farinelli; Emirena-Signora Fran. Cuzzoni; Sabina-Signora Fran. Bertolli; Idalma-Signora Santini; Osroa-Montagnana .
Cast
Role: Emirena Actor: Signora Fran. Cuzzoni
Role: Sabina Actor: Signora Fran. Bertolli
Role: Idalma Actor: Signora Santini

490
24 January 1736 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Music by Nicholas Porpora. Their Majesties, Princesses Amelia and Caroline expected to attend.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mithridates

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1735 lists: Mitridate-Francesco Bernardi, detto Senesino; Sifare-Carlo Broschi, detto Farinelli; Semandra-Signora Francesca Cuzzoni; Farnace-Signora Fran. Bertolli; Ismene-Signora Santa Tasca, detta la Santina; Archelao-Antonio Montagnana; Arcante-Bernardo Palma .
Cast
Role: Semandra Actor: Signora Francesca Cuzzoni
Role: Farnace Actor: Signora Fran. Bertolli
Role: Ismene Actor: Signora Santa Tasca, detta la Santina

491
13 April 1736 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [By D. Loeli and G. Boldoni. Music by F. Campi.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Honorius

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but edition of 1734 (for 1736) lists: Onorio-Senesino; Eucherio-Farinello; Ormonte-Signora Bertolli; Stilicone-Montagnana; Termanzia-Signora Cuzzoni; Placidia-Signora Segatti .
Cast
Role: Ormonte Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Termanzia Actor: Signora Cuzzoni
Role: Placidia Actor: Signora Segatti

492
23 November 1736 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. Compos'd by Signior Hasse. [Text by Metastasio.] Pit and Boxes at half a guineas. Gallery 5s. 6 p.m. [Prince and Princess of Wales present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Siroe

Performance Comment: Edition of 1736 lists: Cosroe-Francesco Tolve; Siroe-Carlo Broschi, called Farinello; Medarse-Signora Margaret Chimenti; Emira-Signora Antonia Merighi; Laodice-Signora Elisabetta duParc; Arasse-Antonio Montagnana.
Cast
Role: Medarse Actor: Signora Margaret Chimenti
Role: Emira Actor: Signora Antonia Merighi
Role: Laodice Actor: Signora Elisabetta duParc

493
08 January 1737 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Text by Xeno. Music by Broschi.] Lucy Wentworth, 8 Jan.: My mama has been so good to give me leave to goe to the Opera to night with Lady Anne. 'Tis to be a new one call'd Merophe, but the foolish Buffo's are to be left out which I am very glad of, but am sorry they are to have five hundred pound a piece for acting that silly stuf two nights if one may believe Mr Hamilton.The Opera is to be heard but once for he says 'tis the worst that ever was composed.-Wentworth Papers, p. 528. phay The Defeat of Apollo. Rehearsed. DDaily Advertiser, 11 Jan.: The Prologue to The Defeat of Apollo, which, in Compliment to some Gentlemen, was spoke last Saturday at the Rehearsal, encourages the Town to hope for what is new and entertaining. [For additional puffs, see Daily Advertiser, 11 and 12 Jan.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Merope

Performance Comment: Edition of 1736 lists: Merope-Signora Antonia Merighi; Epitide-Carlo Broschi called Farinello; Polifonte-Francesco Tolve; Argia-Signora Eliz. duParc called Francescina; Trasimede-Signora Marg. Chimenti called Droghierina; Anassandro-Antonio Montagnana.
Cast
Role: Merope Actor: Signora Antonia Merighi
Role: Argia Actor: Signora Eliz. duParc called Francescina
Role: Trasimede Actor: Signora Marg. Chimenti called Droghierina
Role: Anassandro Actor: Antonio Montagnana.

494
12 January 1737 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Text possibly by A. Salvi. Music by Handel. Prince and Princess of Wales present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arminius

Performance Comment: Deutsch, Handel, p. 424, lists: Arminio-Annibale; Tusnelda-Signora Strada; Sigismonde-Conti; Ramise-Signora Bertolli; Segeste-Reinhold; Varo-Beard; Tullio-Signora Maria Caterina Negri.
Cast
Role: Tusnelda Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Ramise Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Tullio Actor: Signora Maria Caterina Negri.

495
12 February 1737 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Demetrius

Performance Comment: Edition of 1737 lists: Cleonice-Signora Antonia Merighi; Alceste-Carlo Broschi called Farinello; Fenicio-Francesco Tolve; Olinto-Signora Marg. Chimenti called Droghierini; Barsene-Signora Elis. duParc called Francesina; Mitrane-Antonio Mantagnana.
Cast
Role: Cleonice Actor: Signora Antonia Merighi
Role: Olinto Actor: Signora Marg. Chimenti called Droghierini
Role: Barsene Actor: Signora Elis. duParc called Francesina

Afterpiece Title: Il Giocatore

496
16 February 1737 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Alteration of libretto by N. Beregani. Music by Handel.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Justin

Performance Comment: cnl, but Deutsch, Handel, p. 426, lists: Anastasio-Conti; Arianna-Signora Strada; Leocasta-Signora Bertolli; Amanzio-Signora Maria Caterina Negri; Giustino-Annibali; Vitaliano-Beard; Polidarte-Reinhold; La Fortuna-Savage.
Cast
Role: Arianna Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Leocasta Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Amanzio Actor: Signora Maria Caterina Negri

497
18 May 1737 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: A new Opera. [Text by A. Salvi. Music by Handel.] By His Majesty's Command, [Their Majesties expect to attend.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Berenice

Performance Comment: Deutsch, Handel, p. 435, lists: Berenice-Signora Strada; Selene-Signora Bertolli; Alessandro-Conti; Demetrio-Annibali; Arsace-Signora Maria Caterina Negri; Fabio-Beard; Aristobolo-Reinhold.
Cast
Role: Berenice Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Selene Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Alessandro Actor: Conti
Role: Arsace Actor: Signora Maria Caterina Negri

498
25 February 1738 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Opera. [Text possibly by Zeno. Music, a Handel pasticcio.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alessandro Severo

Performance Comment: Deutsch, Handel, p. 451, lists a conjectural cast: Alessandro-Signora Merighi; Claudio-Caffarelli; Sallustia-Signora Francesina; Albina-Lucchesina; Guilia-Signora Chimenti; Marziano-Montagnana.
Cast
Role: Alessandro Actor: Signora Merighi
Role: Sallustia Actor: Signora Francesina
Role: Guilia Actor: Signora Chimenti

499
12 December 1741 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Penelope

Performance Comment: Libretto gives: Singers-Monticelli, Amorevoli, Signora Visconti, Signora Muscovita; Dances-, decorations entirely new.
Cast
Role: Singers Actor: Monticelli, Amorevoli, Signora Visconti, Signora Muscovita

500
19 January 1742 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Opera [A pasticcio. See Burney, History of Music, IV, 447.]With Dances, and other Decorations entirely new. Dedication by librettist Francesco Vanneschi

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Polidoro

Performance Comment: libretto lists: Polimnestor-Amorevoli; Ilione-Signora Visconti; Polidore-Monticelli; Electra-Signora Panichi; Deiphilus-Andreoni; Alethes-Signora Tedeschi.
Cast
Role: Ilione Actor: Signora Visconti
Role: Electra Actor: Signora Panichi
Role: Deiphilus Actor: Andreoni
Role: Alethes Actor: Signora Tedeschi.