 Event |
Scipio of Africa
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| Venue |
Allen Hall Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| First Date |
23 June 1980 |
| Last Date |
28 June 1980 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional Training Schools/Colleges |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
An opera in three acts, set in 202BC. The Roman army led by Scipio and Cato and its allies have just won the battle of Sama, decisively defeating the Carthaginians under Hasdrubal. Many prisoners have been taken, including King Syphax, an ally of Carthage. Some of the victorious Roman troups have already begun the task of destroying Carthage and enslavinng its inhabitants. Others have gathered at Scipio's headquarters in a villa near the city, to hear him address his men … |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Opera
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
Italy
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| Further Information |
Listener listing, Arts Diary 21/6/80. OPera first performed in Venice in 1664.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
189311 |
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