“Dafne”: The First Opera in History 🎶
The birth of opera with Jacopo Peri’s Dafne
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Written by Jacopo Peri and first performed in 1598, “Dafne” is widely regarded as the first-ever opera, marking the birth of a new musical form.
This groundbreaking work was created for an elite circle in Florence and was inspired by Greek myths, particularly the story of Apollo and Daphne.
Sadly, most of the original music has been lost, but the opera's significance remains, laying the foundation for future masterpieces in the genre. 🎭
If you love the magic of opera, “Dafne” is where it all began!
And one last thing - this publication will stay free forever, but if you feel I deserve a cup of matcha 🍵 here and there, then please buy me some - the next drink’s on me! ☕
If you’re interested in more things Italian, read this post in my Journey Jots publication about my trip to Sicily:
One of our daughters is named Daphné. It was fun to learn this!