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Synopsis

The opera's story is based on Ovid's Metamorphoses. It contains one of the first examples of recitative (melodic speech set to music).

Show Information

Book
Jacopo Peri , Giulio Caccini
Libretto
Ottavio Rinuccini
Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
All-Male Cast, All-Female Cast, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

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