The plot concerns the aftermath of Troncone's death, where his wife Zidiana schemes with the governor Cino and the general Sivenio to seize power, even though Teuzzone is the rightful heir. Zelinda, the fiancée of Teuzzone, is a powerful woman in her own right and fights against this move, especially when it becomes clear that Zidiana's plan is to marry Teuzzone for herself.
| Librettist | Apostolo Zeno |
| Premiered | 1718, December 28th |
| Type | Opera |
| Catalogue | RV 736 |
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Orchestra
Voice (Tenor) - Troncone, Emperor of China Voice (Soprano) - Teuzzone, his son, in love with and betrothed to Zelinda Voice (Contralto) - Zidiana, bride but not wife of Troncone, secretly in love with Teuzzone Voice (Contralto) - Zelinda, Tartar princess, in love with Teuzzone Voice (Soprano) - (Soprano castrato) Cino, governor of the realm, in love with Zidiana Voice (Bass) - Sivenio, a general of the realm, in love with Zidiana Voice (Alto) - (Alto castrato) Egaro, captain of the guards, relative and confidant of Zidiana Voice (Tenor) - Argonte, Tartar prince and confidant of Zelinda Chorus/Choir - Chorus of soldiers, guards and people |
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