BARENREITER Barenreiter Rodelinda, Regina de' Longobardi - Vocal Score

Explore the dramatic depth of Handel's masterpiece with this Barenreiter vocal score for Rodelinda, Regina de' Longobardi (HWV 19). Composed between December 1723 and January 1725, this opera in three acts stands as a significant work in Handel's repertoire, following his successes with Giulio Cesare and Tamerlano. This edition provides the musical text for an opera that centers on the ethical supremacy of conjugal love. With a libretto written by Nicola Haym, the story draws from the history of the Lombard royalty. The work carries a historical weight that prefigures the later operatic themes found in the compositions of Gluck and Beethoven. Whether you are a student of Baroque music, a conductor, or a singer, this score offers a direct connection to the music that first premiered at the King's Theatre in London in 1725. It is an essential resource for anyone studying the evolution of operatic themes and Handel's compositional mastery during his prolific London years.