Deidamia

Opera in 3 acts
Music by
George Friederic Handel
Libretto by
Paolo Antonio Rolli
Language
Italian
Premiere
1741
Roles
  • Deidamia, daughter of Licomede
    Soprano
    • Nerea, friend of Deidamia
      Soprano
      • Achille (Achilles), in women's dress, under the name of Pirra
        Soprano
        • Ulisse (Odysseus), King of Ithaca, using the name Antiloco
          Mezzo-Soprano
          • Mezzo-Soprano Castrato
        • Fenice (Phoenix), King of Argos
          Bass
          • Licomede (Lycomedes), King of Skyros
            Bass