Teuzzone
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| Operas by Antonio Vivaldi |
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Ottone in villa (1713) |
Teuzzone is the fourth Italian opera produced by Antonio Vivaldi created in 1719. It was first performed at the Teatro Arciducale in Mantua.
[edit] Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, ? (Conductor: - ) |
|---|---|---|
| Troncone, Emperor of China | tenor | |
| Teuzzone, his son | soprano | |
| Zidiana, married to Troncone | alto | |
| Cino, a governor | soprano | |
| Sivenio, a military general | bass | |
| Egaro, captain of the guard | alto | |
| Argonte, a Tartar prince | tenor | |
| Chorus of soldiers, guards and people | ||
[edit] Synopsis
The plot concerns the aftermath of Troncone's death, where his wife Zidiana schemes with the governor Cino and the general Sivenio to seize power, even though Teuzzone is the rightful heir. Zelinda, the fiancée of Teuzzone, is a powerful woman in her own right and fights against this move, especially when it becomes clear that Zidiana's plan is to marry Teuzzone for herself.
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