Casanova's Homecoming
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Template:Short description Template:Italic title Casanova's Homecoming is an opera in three acts by Dominick Argento to an English libretto by the composer, based in part on Giacomo Casanova's memoir. It was first performed by the Minnesota Opera in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1985.[1]
The opera has set numbers with recitative and spoken dialog. It is set in Venice in 1774.
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 12 April 1985[1] Conductor: Scott Bergeson |
|---|---|---|
| Casanova | baritone | Julian Patrick |
| Lorenzo | baritone | Vern Sutton |
| Gabrielle | tenor | Mark Jackson |
| Marquis De Lisle | tenor | Douglas Perry |
| Bellino | mezzo-soprano | Susanne Marsee |
| Madame d'Urfé | contralto | Elaine Bonazzi |
| Marcantonio | treble | Kris Root |
| Giuletta | soprano | Carol Gutknecht |
| Barbara | soprano | Michele McBride |
| Teresa | mezzo-soprano | Joyce Castle |
Discography
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References
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External links
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