How to Impress the Public: Farinelli's Venetian Debut in 1728–1729
Farinelli came to Venice only when his career was already well advanced. In 1728/29 he performed there in two operas, Catone in Utica by Leonardo Leo and Semiramide riconosciuta by Nicola Porpora. These operas needed to become a financial success because of the high remuneration the star singer earn...
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2020-12-01
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| Series: | Musicology Today |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/muso-2020-0002 |