Amadigi (HWV 11) (Full Score, hardback)

Handel Amadigi (HWV 11) (Full Score, hardback)
Opera seria in three acts

On 25 May 1715 Handel’s fifth London opera received its triumphant premiere.  The success of what was Handel’s third opera about magic was based not only on the splendid new sets and costumes but also on the extraordinary richness of beautiful music which accompanied the dramatic experiences of the lovers Amadigi and Oriana in battle with the sorceress Melissa.

Amadigi was probably written with the famous castrato Nicolini in mind, who sang the title role in the premiere.  The opera remained regularly in the repertoire until 1717 with small changes caused by illness or a change of singers.  Amadigi was also performed several times in German in Hamburg between 1717 and 1720.

The vocal score, with a foreword in German and English, is based on volume II/8 of the “Halle Handel” Edition and contains the original Italian text with a singing German translation.  The appendix contains all surviving variants from the original performances during Handel’s lifetime.

- Urtext of the Halle Handel Edition Series II/8

- Full score (BA4031) & vocal score (BA4031-90) available for sale

- Performance material (BA4031-72) available for hire