Lucio Silla
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Die Schuldigkeit des ersten Gebotes (1767) |
Lucio Silla (K135) is an Italian opera in three acts composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1772. The libretto was written by Giovanni de Gamerra.
Another opera by the same title was also done in 1774 by Pasquale Anfossi.
[edit] Synopsis
The story is about the Roman dictator Lucio Silla who lusts after Junia, the daughter of his enemy Marius. Junia, on the other hand, loves the exiled senator Caecilius.
[edit] Recordings
- 1991 Hager with Augér, Donath, Mathis, Varady, Krenn, and Schreier. Salzburg Mozart Orchestra.
- 1991 Harnoncourt with P. Schreier, Gruberova, Bartoli, Upshaw, and Kenny. Vienna Concentus Musicus.
- 2005 Cambreling with van Baasbank, Murray, Hartelius, and Arulan.
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