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'''Works of [[music]] related to [[Titus]]'''
'''Works of [[music]] related to [[Titus]]'''
==Overview==
The Emperor Titus first appeared on the musical stage in 1666 as protagonist of the love story with [[Berenice]]. His association with the Jewish princess would continue to inspire librettists and composers for centuries, until Magnard's opera in 1909. 
It was however a sequel of the story, ''La clemenza di Tito'' by [[Pietro Metastasio]], which gave great popularity to the character of Titus. The libretto was set to music by more than 40 composers, including [[Wolfang Amadeus Mozart]].
Today, the numerous performances and recordings of Mozart's opera, in addition to some occasional revivals of Magnard's opera, still offer to opera singers the opportunity to play the role of Titus.
==Performing Titus (singers)==

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Works of music related to Titus

Overview

The Emperor Titus first appeared on the musical stage in 1666 as protagonist of the love story with Berenice. His association with the Jewish princess would continue to inspire librettists and composers for centuries, until Magnard's opera in 1909.

It was however a sequel of the story, La clemenza di Tito by Pietro Metastasio, which gave great popularity to the character of Titus. The libretto was set to music by more than 40 composers, including Wolfang Amadeus Mozart.

Today, the numerous performances and recordings of Mozart's opera, in addition to some occasional revivals of Magnard's opera, still offer to opera singers the opportunity to play the role of Titus.

Performing Titus (singers)

Pages in category "Titus--music (subject)"

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