Who composed the opera Ariodante?
Q: Who composed the opera Ariodante?
A: George Frideric Handel composed the opera Ariodante.
Q: What was the source material for the libretto of Ariodante?
A: The libretto of Ariodante was based on parts of Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso.
Q: Did Handel include ballet music in the opera Ariodante?
A: Yes, Handel included ballet music in the opera Ariodante for the famous dancer Marie Sallé.
Q: When and where was Ariodante first performed?
A: Ariodante was first performed in the Covent Garden Theatre, London, on 8 January 1735.
Q: How successful was Ariodante during its premiere season?
A: Ariodante was a great success during its premiere season and was performed 11 times.
Q: When was the score of Ariodante first published?
A: The score of Ariodante was published in the early 1960s.
Q: Was the opera Ariodante forgotten after its premiere season?
A: Yes, Ariodante was eventually forgotten, but it was revived in the 1970s and is now thought to be one of Handel's best operas.
