Partenope is an opera in three acts by Manuel de Zumaya. Zumaya adapted the libretto himself from a Spanish translation of Silvio Stampiglia's Italian libretto which was first set for performance in Naples during 1699 with music by Luigi Mancia.[1] All told, Stampiglia's libretto was used by a variety of composers for more than a dozen operas that were produced all over Italy, including versions by Leonardo Vinci and George Frideric Handel.[2] Zumaya's version was commissioned by Viceroy Fernando de Alencastre Noroña y Silva and produced at the viceroyal palace in Mexico City on 1 May 1711. The production is the earliest known full opera produced in North America and the first opera written by an American-born composer.[3] However, Parténope is not the earliest opera to be performed in the New World, as some sources have reported. That distinction belongs to Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco's La púrpura de la rosa, which premiered ten years earlier in Lima, Peru.[4]
Titlepage of libretto of Zumaya's opera 'Partenope', 1714
Partenope may not have been the first stage work by Zumaya that contained music. He had previously written the play Rodirigo for the birth of Crown Prince Luis in 1708. It is possible that he may have also composed music for this play. Unfortunately, both the score of Zumaya's opera and any music he may have written for the play has now been lost.[5]
Stampiglia wrote his libretto just before the beginning of the War of the Spanish Succession, which largely started due to the collapse of complicated negotiations over lands in all parts of Europe, especially in Italy. The story of this libretto reflects the kinds of political intrigues occurring in Italy, Spain, and many other European nations prior to the onset of the War. The story resonated well with audiences of the day because they recognized the political confusion as reflective of their times. This is one reason why Zumaya and so many other composers chose to use Stampiglia's libretto during the early eighteenth century.[6]
Rolesedit
In Stampiglia's original libretto, the characters are as follows:
Partenope (or Parthenope) appears in Greek mythology and classical literature and art as one of the sirens who taunted Odysseus. One version of the tale depicts her throwing herself into the sea because her love for Odysseus was not returned. She drowns and her body washes up on the shore of Naples, which was called Partenope after her name. From this, Silvio Stampiglia created a fictional account where Partenope appears as the Queen of Naples.[8]
Handel's opera Partenope which also uses a version of Stampiglia's libretto, has the following outline.
Prince Arsace and Prince Armindo are seeking Queen Partenope, the founder of the city of Naples, in marriage. Meanwhile, Prince Emilio is at war with Naples and with Partenope. Partenope is primarily attracted to Arsace. However, she does not know that Arsace has previously abandoned Rosmira, who is disguised as a man, named Eurimene, and is trying to win him back. Rosmira, as Eurimene, confronts him and harasses him for his faithlessness, and demands that he keep her true identity secret. Ultimately, Rosmira/Eurimene challenges her lover to a duel in a court of honour, but her identity is revealed when he demands the condition that they fight stripped to the waist.[9]
^Dean, Winton, "Music in London: Handel Operas" (January 1984). The Musical Times, 125 (1691): pp. 36-37.
Sources
Gasta, Chad M. (2003), “Public Reception, Politics and Propaganda in Torrejón’s La púrpura de la rosa, the First New World Opera.” Latin American Theatre Review 37.1 (2003): 43-60.
Lindgren, Lowell, "Silvio Stampiglia", Grove Music Online ed. L. Macy (Accessed September 18, 2008), (subscription access)
Russell, Craig H. Russell, "Manuel de Zumaya", Grove Music Online ed. L. Macy (Accessed September 18, 2008), (subscription access)
Zumaya, Manuel (1714). La Partenope fiesta, : que se hizo en el Real Palacio de Mexico el dia de San Phelipe, por los años del Rey nuestro señor don Phelipe V. (que Dios guarde).
January 01, 1970
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For other uses see Parthenope disambiguation Partenope is an opera in three acts by Manuel de Zumaya Zumaya adapted the libretto himself from a Spanish translation of Silvio Stampiglia s Italian libretto which was first set for performance in Naples during 1699 with music by Luigi Mancia 1 All told Stampiglia s libretto was used by a variety of composers for more than a dozen operas that were produced all over Italy including versions by Leonardo Vinci and George Frideric Handel 2 Zumaya s version was commissioned by Viceroy Fernando de Alencastre Norona y Silva and produced at the viceroyal palace in Mexico City on 1 May 1711 The production is the earliest known full opera produced in North America and the first opera written by an American born composer 3 However Partenope is not the earliest opera to be performed in the New World as some sources have reported That distinction belongs to Tomas de Torrejon y Velasco s La purpura de la rosa which premiered ten years earlier in Lima Peru 4 Titlepage of libretto of Zumaya s opera Partenope 1714 PartenopeOpera by Manuel de ZumayaLibrettistZumayaLanguageSpanishBased onSilvio Stampiglia s Italian librettoPremiere1 May 1711 1711 05 01 Mexico City Partenope may not have been the first stage work by Zumaya that contained music He had previously written the play Rodirigo for the birth of Crown Prince Luis in 1708 It is possible that he may have also composed music for this play Unfortunately both the score of Zumaya s opera and any music he may have written for the play has now been lost 5 Contents 1 Composition history 2 Roles 3 Synopsis 4 See also 5 ReferencesComposition history editStampiglia wrote his libretto just before the beginning of the War of the Spanish Succession which largely started due to the collapse of complicated negotiations over lands in all parts of Europe especially in Italy The story of this libretto reflects the kinds of political intrigues occurring in Italy Spain and many other European nations prior to the onset of the War The story resonated well with audiences of the day because they recognized the political confusion as reflective of their times This is one reason why Zumaya and so many other composers chose to use Stampiglia s libretto during the early eighteenth century 6 Roles editIn Stampiglia s original libretto the characters are as follows Rosmira Princess of Cyprus Partenope Queen of Partenope later Naples Arsace Prince of Corinth Armindo Prince of Rhodes Emilio Prince of Cuma Ormonte Captain of Partenope s Guard Zumaya adds the characters Anfrisa and Beltran 7 Synopsis editPartenope or Parthenope appears in Greek mythology and classical literature and art as one of the sirens who taunted Odysseus One version of the tale depicts her throwing herself into the sea because her love for Odysseus was not returned She drowns and her body washes up on the shore of Naples which was called Partenope after her name From this Silvio Stampiglia created a fictional account where Partenope appears as the Queen of Naples 8 Handel s opera Partenope which also uses a version of Stampiglia s libretto has the following outline Prince Arsace and Prince Armindo are seeking Queen Partenope the founder of the city of Naples in marriage Meanwhile Prince Emilio is at war with Naples and with Partenope Partenope is primarily attracted to Arsace However she does not know that Arsace has previously abandoned Rosmira who is disguised as a man named Eurimene and is trying to win him back Rosmira as Eurimene confronts him and harasses him for his faithlessness and demands that he keep her true identity secret Ultimately Rosmira Eurimene challenges her lover to a duel in a court of honour but her identity is revealed when he demands the condition that they fight stripped to the waist 9 See also editOpera in Latin America List of Mexican operasReferences editNotes Russell Manuel de Zumaya Grove Music Online Lindgren Silvio Stampiglia Grove Music Online cuestamasterchorale net page 5 PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2011 07 23 Retrieved 2008 09 18 Stein 1992 Purpura de la rosa La in The New Grove Dictionary of Opera Russell Manuel de Zumaya Grove Music Online Allmusic Answers com Archived from the original on 2015 09 24 Retrieved 2008 09 18 Zumaya 1714 p 3 Opera Today February 25 2008 Dean Winton Music in London Handel Operas January 1984 The Musical Times 125 1691 pp 36 37 Sources Gasta Chad M 2003 Public Reception Politics and Propaganda in Torrejon s La purpura de la rosa the First New World Opera Latin American Theatre Review 37 1 2003 43 60 Lindgren Lowell Silvio Stampiglia Grove Music Online ed L Macy Accessed September 18 2008 subscription access Russell Craig H Russell Manuel de Zumaya Grove Music Online ed L Macy Accessed September 18 2008 subscription access Stein Louise K 1992 Purpura de la rosa La in The New Grove Dictionary of Opera ed Stanley Sadie London ISBN 0 333 73432 7 Zumaya Manuel 1714 La Partenope fiesta que se hizo en el Real 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