DIDONE Arias Database Unveiling Emotions in 18th-Century Opera Seria

Abstract

Leveraging an array of search criteria including composers, singers, theatres, geographical territories, sources, and more, scholars can delve into the nuances of performance practices and historical contexts around Metastasio’s drammi per musica.

Furthermore, the DIDONE Arias Database offers a treasure trove of individual arias extracted from these performances, providing a unique opportunity to explore the interplay of musical elements such as key, scoring, time signature, vocal range, and other parameters.

Beyond its scholarly utility, the DIDONE Database invites users to embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, offering a dynamic platform where the scores of these historic arias can be visualised and explored within the broader context of 18th-century operatic tradition.