
This fine work, in the perfect Classical tradition, is from late in Piccinni’s French period. It was composed in 1783 and was performed in Paris
Don Ranuccio (bass-baritone Filippo Morace) is the villain who has imprisoned Don Sebastiano (baritone Piero Terranova) in his castle; he also wants to kill the
Johann Hasse (1699-1783) was a great composer for the voice. He was married to a superstar singer of the day, Faustina Bordoni (who became briefly