Alcina

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:opera
gptkb:character
gptkbp:adaptation adapted into various productions
gptkbp:arrangements arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced the development of opera seria
gptkbp:audience popular among Baroque music enthusiasts
gptkbp:character_arc Alcina's downfall and redemption
gptkbp:character_development Alcina's transformation throughout the opera
gptkbp:character_motivation Alcina's desire for love and power
gptkbp:character_relationships Alcina and Ruggiero
gptkbp:character_type gptkb:sorcery
gptkbp:composer gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received by audiences and critics alike
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant in Baroque music history
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in the operatic repertoire
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Covent_Garden,_London
1735
gptkbp:genre Baroque opera
gptkbp:historical_context reflects 18th-century opera trends
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a staple in opera repertoires
gptkbp:historical_significance represents the height of Handel's operatic career
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alcina
gptkbp:influence inspired later operas
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced composers like Mozart
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:opera
gptkbp:language gptkb:Italian
gptkbp:librettist Rodrigo de Ceballos
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Alcina
gptkbp:music_style characterized by elaborate arias
follows a classical three-act structure
gptkbp:notable_aria gptkb:Ombra_mai_fu
gptkbp:notable_collaborations Ah! mio cor
gptkbp:notable_conductors conducted by famous conductors
gptkbp:notable_performances performed at major opera houses worldwide
gptkbp:notable_performers performed by many renowned sopranos
gptkbp:notable_recordings recorded by various opera companies
gptkbp:number_of_acts gptkb:3
gptkbp:orchestration orchestra and continuo
gptkbp:performance performed since its premiere in 1735
gptkbp:performance_tradition performed in opera festivals
gptkbp:premiere_date 1735
gptkbp:recordings numerous recordings exist
gptkbp:revival frequently revived in modern opera houses
gptkbp:setting an enchanted island
gptkbp:symbolism symbolizes illusion and reality
gptkbp:thematic_element gptkb:magic
explores themes of love and deception
gptkbp:theme features recurring musical motifs
gptkbp:themes love and betrayal
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel
gptkb:Cecilia_Bartoli
gptkb:George_Frederick_Handel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5