It was created as a revised version of the 1664 play "The Indian Queen", in a prologue and five acts, by John Dryden and his brother-in-law Sir Robert Howard. More specifically, in 1694, Thomas Betterton was given £50 to transform the play into an opera, and he commissioned Purcell to compose the music. Purcell, who died in November 1695, left music only for the Prologue and Acts II and III. His brother Daniel completed a masque for Act V.
| Librettist | (The libretto is a revised version of the play "The Indian Queen" (1664) by John Dryden and his brother-in-law Sir Robert Howard.) |
| Date of composition | 1695 |
| Premiered | 1695 (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) in London, United Kingdom |
| Type | Opera |
| Catalogue | Z. 630 |
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Orchestra |
| Autotranslations beta |
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