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Semira enters the temple, still unhappy about
Artaserse's decision to execute Arbace. Mandane arrives and brings news that Megabise and his fellow rebels had reached the palace entrance, but Arbace was alive and had already killed the traitor, thus saving Artaserse. This act confirms Arbace's innocence to Artaserse, and Artaserse gets Arbace to swear his innocence by drinking from the sacred cup. Artabano is now faced with seeing his son die or confessing the truth. He confesses to all that he has poisoned the cup, intending to kill Artaserse and that he had also assassinated Serse. Artabano then draws his sword and is about to kill Artaserse, but Arbace grabs the poisoned sacred cup and threatens to commit suicide by drinking from it if Artabano goes ahead. Artabano throws his sword away and is detained by the guards. Artaserse initially wants to execute Artabano for treason but Arbace pleads for mercy on Artabano's behalf. Artaserse, out of his love for Semira and his gratitude to Arbace, agrees to spare Artabano's life and condemn him to eternal exile instead. With Arbace's innocence proven beyond doubt, and both pairs of lovers reunited, the entire cast (including the dead Megabise) gathers on stage for the final chorus, as they celebrate the reign of a merciful and righteous king. (Chorus:
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punishment for murdering his father. Semira enters and declares that Dario was not the murderer, as the murderer had escaped through the garden with blood still fresh on his sword. Given the evidence, Mandane thinks that Arbace must be the murderer. Artaserse and
Mandane also realise that they had just put an innocent man to death. Artaserse demands that Arbace be brought before him. Megabise enters and declares that Arbace is the murderer. Arbace is brought into the palace in chains by the palace guards, and he declares his innocence. Artaserse asks Arbace to prove his innocence, but Arbace is unable to do so, and can only offer his word as evidence. Mandane questions Arbace with the evidence, and also points out Arbace's unhappiness with Serse, and Arbace does not deny the evidence, but continues to maintain his innocence to the very end. Presented with overwhelming evidence before him, Artaserse has no choice but to declare Arbace guilty. Arbace asks Artabano to defend him, but he acts indifferent to Arbace's plight. Artaserse declares the case solved but does so painfully as he leaves. (Aria:
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Artaserse to have mercy on Arbace, but
Mandane insists that vengeance must be served. Artaserse is unsure of what to do as making a decision means having to choose between his sister and his lover. Artabano enters, and Artaserse asks Artabano to console him. Artabano says that Arbace deserves to be punished, but Artaserse is conflicted, and worried about Semira wrongly accusing him of cruelty. Artaserse appoints Artabano to be the judge at Arbace's trial. However, Mandane doubts that Artabano will actually carry out the punishment against his son. Arbace is then escorted in by guards to stand trial. Arbace is horrified to see his father as the judge. Once again, Arbace chooses to remain silent, but continues to maintain his innocence. Artabano thus declares Arbace guilty, to the horror of Artaserse. Arbace is sad that his father would condemn him so in front of his very eyes. (Aria:
331:). Arbace leaves and Artabano says that eliminating the whole royal family was the only way for Arbace to become king. Artaserse, the King's younger son, arrives with his guards. Artabano tells him of his father's death and accuses Artaserse's older brother Dario of the murder, "Who but he at dead of night could penetrate the palace? Who approach the royal bed? Nay, more, his royal ambition..." Artaserse commands Artabano to avenge his father's death by killing Dario. Artaserse expresses apprehension at having to kill his own brother, but Artabano declares that a son who murders his father is no son. (Aria:
428:). Arbace is led away by the guard, and Artabano sighs, saying that despite all that he cannot condemn the son he loves. Megabise enters and notices Artabano's hesitation. Megabise says that time is short and they have to act quickly if he is to secure the throne for Arbace. Together, Artabano and Megabise discuss the plans to kill Artaserse. Artabano promises Semira's hand in marriage to Megabise if he cooperates, which Megabise is very pleased to hear. Semira enters, and Artabano forces her to marry Megabise against her will. (Aria:
351:). Semira knows that something is wrong and asks Megabise, who tells her that Serse was murdered in his sleep and Dario is the one responsible. Semira expresses her shock, but Megabise is indifferent, declaring that it does not matter who is on the throne. Megabise is also in love with Semira and declares his love for her, but Semira is already in love with Artaserse and is unable to reciprocate Megabise's feelings. Megabise declares that he will fight to win Semira's love. (Aria:
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436:). Semira is devastated at the turn of events. Mandane enters and talks to Semira. It pains both of them greatly to think of Arbace as a traitor, and Semira notes that Mandane will have to abandon her feelings for him. However, it still pains Mandane greatly to think that the man she loved would turn out to be so cruel. (Aria:
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The opera opens in a moonlit garden of the palace of Serse (Xerxes). Mandane, the daughter of King Serse, and Arbace, the son of the King's general
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Council, Artaserse is hesitant about taking the throne as he is afraid that his inexperience will let everyone down. Megabise enters and informs Artaserse that Mandane and Semira wish to speak to him. Megabise then escorts the women in. Semira pleads with
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Artaserse confides his sadness and anger at the recent events to Megabise. Megabise consoles Artaserse and says that killing Dario was necessary as a form of self-defense. Semira, Arbace's sister, enters as Artaserse prepares to leave. Semira asks Artaserse not to leave but he
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Mandane heads back into the palace, Artabano arrives carrying a bloody sword. His fury at Serse's treatment of his son and his desire for Arbace to become King have led him to assassinate Serse. Artabano confesses the murder to Arbace and exchanges his bloody sword for that of Arbace. However,
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In the King's palace, Mandane and Artaserse express their pain at having to put their brother Dario to death. Artabano enters and announces the execution of Dario. Mandane expresses her grief, while Artaserse expresses his guilt at having to resort to this, though Artabano says that it is a just
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save Arbace, but Artabano says that Arbace's silence is proof of his guilt. Nevertheless, Artaserse says that Arbace has proclaimed his innocence and refuses to believe that his friend is guilty, instead believing that there must be some other reason for his silence. (Aria:
456:). Semira is also horrified to see her brother sentenced to death, but Artaserse maintains that he had left Arbace's life in Artabano's hands, and thus was not the one who sentenced Arbace to death. Nevertheless, Semira accuses Artaserse of being a tyrant. (Aria:
395:). Arbace turns to Megabise next, but he too is indifferent to Arbace's plight and leaves. Finally, Arbace turns to Mandane and asks her to believe in his innocence, but Mandane refuses to do so and angrily declares Arbace her enemy before she leaves. (Aria:
480:). Artaserse, who has been doubting the guilt of Arbace, his long-time friend, all this while enters the prison to secretly release Arbace. Arbace is grateful for Artaserse's belief in him, and wishes Artaserse all the best before he leaves. (Aria:
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express their love for each other, as well as their pain for not being able to be together despite their love. Arbace and Mandane say goodbye as Mandane heads back into the palace, and Mandane asks Arbace not to forget her. (Aria:
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1908:"Vinci: Artaserse | Warner Classics"
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1766:. L'Almanacco di Gherardo Casaglia
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1970:"Artaserse Libretto"
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1870:(in French)
1854:(in French)
1838:(in French)
1712:9 September
1659:Thomas Arne
1590:(Mandane),
1448:Recitativ:
583:Characters
172:en travesti
110:skirt roles
100:as Arbace,
2131:Categories
1995:production
1977:LiberLiber
1868:, profile
1852:, profile
1836:, profile
1688:References
1654:Artaxerxes
1594:(Arbace),
1547:Recordings
1465:Artaserse
1315:Artaserse
1304:Artaserse
1226:Artaserse
945:Artaserse
817:Artaserse
700:Artaserse
132:Voice type
56:tessituras
2114:Artaserse
2082:Partenope
2066:L'Eraclea
1993:Artaserse
1957:Artaserse
1820:Artaserse
1784:– review"
1782:Artaserse
1758:Artaserse
1742:Limelight
1729:Artaserse
1666:Artaserse
1642:Artaserse
1634:Artaserse
1498:Scene 11
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1365:Artabano
1354:Artabano
1340:Megabise
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725:Megabise
661:Artabano
533:Artaserse
292:Artaserse
264:Artaserse
247:castrato
142:Artaserse
78:Artaserse
74:Artaserse
48:Artaserse
21:Artaserse
1918:29 March
1892:29 March
1780:"Vinci:
1733:Archived
1727:"Vinci:
1611:See also
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1470:Scene 9
1445:Scene 8
1434:Duetto:
1420:Scene 7
1395:Scene 6
1390:Mandane
1370:Scene 5
1345:Scene 4
1320:Scene 3
1295:Scene 2
1262:Arioso:
1259:Scene 1
1176:Mandane
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1059:Mandane
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892:Mandane
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680:Scene 5
666:Scene 4
641:Scene 3
616:Scene 2
611:Mandane
591:Scene 1
537:trumpets
300:sinfonia
286:Overture
280:castrati
272:Xerxes I
257:Synopsis
237:Megabise
186:Artabano
162:Mandane
153:castrato
108:cast in
68:castrati
60:carnival
40:libretto
2000:YouTube
1959:(Vinci)
1415:Semira
1404:Semira
1290:Arbace
1268:Arbace
1201:Semira
1151:Arbace
1084:Semira
1073:Semira
970:Arbace
917:Arbace
906:Arbace
867:Semira
750:Semira
739:Semira
636:Arbace
557:timpani
549:violins
492:(Aria:
220:Semira
203:Arbace
150:soprano
2152:Operas
2117:(1730)
2109:(1728)
2101:(1727)
2093:(1726)
2085:(1725)
2077:(1724)
2069:(1724)
2061:(1722)
2049:Operas
2006:(2012)
1982:30 May
1942:
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1540:Tutti
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1384:Aria:
1359:Aria:
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1256:Act 3
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922:Act 2
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588:Act 1
577:Scene
553:violas
24:is an
1973:(PDF)
545:oboes
541:horns
472:Act 3
415:Act 2
306:Act 1
194:tenor
128:Role
116:Roles
86:Nancy
26:opera
1984:2017
1940:ISBN
1920:2024
1894:2024
1714:2013
574:Act
559:and
543:, 2
539:, 2
245:alto
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