When was Ascanio in Alba first performed?
Ascanio in Alba premiered on the 17th of October 1771 at the Teatro Regio Ducale in Milan. This performance occurred only two days after the royal wedding ceremony it celebrated.
Questions about Ascanio in Alba
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who composed the music for Ascanio in Alba?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the music for Ascanio in Alba with a libretto by Giuseppe Parini. The work bears the catalog number K. 111 and stands as one of his earliest operatic efforts.
What instruments are required to perform Ascanio in Alba?
The score calls for pairs of flutes, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, and horns supported by timpani and strings. Basso continuo fills out the texture with harpsichord and cello while vocal ranges span soprano, mezzo-soprato castrato, and tenor parts.
Which recording featured Maaike Beekman and Nicola Wemyss?
A 2002 recording featured Maaike Beekman and Nicola Wemyss under Claron McFadden. Vocaal Ensemble Coqu performed these pieces for Brilliant Classics.
How many numbered pieces does Ascanio in Alba contain?
The opera contains thirty-three numbered pieces including recitatives and choruses. An Overture opens the work followed by various arias and ensemble numbers within the pastoral framework.