Henry Purcell (1659 – 1695)

The Indian Queen

Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

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Details
For
Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Product Type
Score
Author / Composer
Henry Purcell
Product number
321586
Languages
english
Duration
60 Minutes
Description
  • Orchestration: 2rec.2ob/tpt/timp/str/cont
  • Chorus: Satb
  • Solo Instruments: 2 Sopranos, 4 Countertenors, 2 Tenors, 3 Basses

Montezuma, a young Peruvian general, captures Acacis, the Mexican prince, in battle. The Inca invites him to choose his reward, but is little pleased when Montezuma asks for the hand of his daughter Orazia. Montezuma is forced to flee and joins up with the Mexicans. Having captured the Inca and Orazia, he proposes to keep them for himself and thus also alienates the...