Ciro in Babilonia (Cyrus in Babylon / 1812 Rossini / Aventi), opera
Ciro in Babilonia; ossia, La caduta di Baldassare <Italian> (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, translations
Premiered in Ferrara [Italy]: Teatro Comunale, 14 March 1812.