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This document discusses and compares two 18th century opera versions of the story of Julius Caesar in Egypt: Giulio Cesare in Egitto by George Frideric Handel and Antonio Sartorio. It analyzes how historically accurate each version is based on classical sources like Plutarch and Lucan, noting they took some liberties. It also explores why the story of Caesar and Cleopatra was a popular choice for opera over Antony and Cleopatra, and discusses conventions of Baroque opera like the use of castrati singers.

Author

Eleanor Strutt

Language

EN