Tamerlano

Opera Seria in 3 acts
Music by
George Friederic Handel
Libretto by
Nicola Francesco Haym
Language
Italian
Premiere
1724
Roles
  • Tamerlano, Emperor of the Tartars
    Alto
    • Alto Castrato
  • Bajazet, Sultan of the Turks
    Tenor
    • Asteria, Bajazet's daughter
      Soprano
      • Andronico, Greek prince
        Alto
        • Alto Castrato
      • Irene, Princess of Trebizond, betrothed to Tamerlano
        Alto
        • Contralto
      • Leone, friend of Andronico and Tamerlano
        Bass