Casanova's Homecoming
1985 opera by Dominick Argento
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Casanova's Homecoming is an opera in three acts by Dominick Argento to an English libretto by the composer, based in part on Giacomo Casanova's memoir. It was first performed by the Minnesota Opera in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in April 1985.[1][2] It was staged by the New York City Opera in November 1985 with Timothy Nolen as Casanova, David Hamilton as Lorenzo, Mark Thomsen as Gabrielle, John Lankston as the Marquis De Lisle, Susanne Marsee as Bellino, and Joyce Castle as Madame d'Urfé.[3]
The opera has set numbers with recitative and spoken dialog. It is set in Venice in 1774.
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 12 April 1985[1] Conductor: Scott Bergeson |
|---|---|---|
| Casanova | baritone | Julian Patrick |
| Lorenzo | baritone | Vern Sutton |
| Gabrielle | tenor | Mark Jackson |
| Marquis De Lisle | tenor | Douglas Perry |
| Bellino | mezzo-soprano | Susanne Marsee |
| Madame d'Urfé | contralto | Elaine Bonazzi |
| Marcantonio | treble | Kris Root |
| Giuletta | soprano | Carol Gutknecht |
| Barbara | soprano | Michele McBride |
| Teresa | mezzo-soprano | Susanne Marsee |
Discography
- Dominick Argento: Casanova's Homecoming, Moores School of Music/University of Houston, Débria Brown; Peter Jacoby (conductor), 2001 [live] 2 CDs, Newport Classic 85673[4]
