Ottone , Hackney Empire, London by Edward Bhesania

Hackney Empire, London: Ottone is a 1722 opera seria charting the story of the German king Otto (Ottone) who, while en route to Rome to claim both the throne and his Byzantine bride, Teofane, is almost beaten to both by Adelberto, goaded by his mother Gismonda. The intricate plot is layered with deceit, misunderstanding, betrayal and the revelation that the brigand Emireno is actually Teofane's long-lost brother…

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