Dioclesian (The Prophetess: or, The History of Dioclesian) is a tragicomic semi-opera in five acts by Henry Purcell to a libretto by Thomas Betterton based on the play The Prophetess, by John Fletcher and Philip Massinger, which in turn was based very loosely on the life of the Emperor Diocletian. It was premiered in late May 1690 at the Queen's Theatre, Dorset Garden. The play was first produced in 1622. [??] Choreography for the various dances was provided by Josias Priest, who worked with Purcell on several other semi-operas.
| Librettist | Thomas Betterton (Based on the play The Prophetess, by John Fletcher and Philip Massinger, which in turn was based very loosely on the life of the Emperor Diocletian.) |
| Date of composition | 1690 |
| Premiered | May 1690 (Queen's Theatre, Dorset Garden) in London, United Kingdom |
| Type | Opera |
| Catalogue | Z. 627 |
| Instruments |
Other
- Performers
Chorus/Choir Orchestra |
| Autotranslations beta |
Henry Purcell: Prophetess or The History of Dioclesian, Z. 627 "Dioclesian" Henry Purcell: Prophetess or The History of Dioclesian, Z. 627 "Dioclesian" Henry Purcell: Prophetess or The History of Dioclesian, Z. 627 "Dioclesian" |