Ciro in Babilonia (Cyrus in Babylon / 1812 Rossini / Aventi), opera

Ciro in Babilonia; ossia, La caduta di Baldassare <Italian> / Cyrus in Babylon; or, The fall of Belshazzar (1812) is an opera by Gioachino Rossini (mus.) and Francesco Aventi (libr.).

Abstract

This story of the fall of Babylon is based largely on the Bible. Belshazzar (Baldassare), Cyrus (Ciro) and Daniel (Daniello) are among the characters.

Editions, performances

Premiered in Ferrara, Italy: Teatro Comunale, 14 March 1812.

Audio Recordings

• Ciro in Babilonia (Cyrus in Babylon / 1991 Rizzi / @1812 Rossini), audio

• Ciro in Babilonia (Cyrus in Babylon / 2007 Fogliani / @1812 Rossini), recorded opera

• Ciro in Babilonia (Cyrus in Babylon / 2008 Malgoire / @1812 Rossini), recorded opera

Video Recordings

• Ciro in Babilonia (Cyrus in Babylon / 2013 Crutchfield / Livermore, Biggiero / @1812 Rossini), video recording (opera)

External links

• Wikipedia