Semiramide

Semiramide is an Italian opera written by Gioachino Rossini. It has two acts. It was first performed at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, on February 3, 1823, libretto by Gaetano Rossi. This was after Voltaire's Semiramis. This opera was successful from the start and is still performed today.

Principal roles
 Semiramide - soprano
 Arsace - mezzo-soprano
 Assur - bass
 Idreno - tenor
 Oroe - bass
 Azema - soprano

Sources
 The Complete Dictionnary of Opera & Operetta, James Anderson, Vikings Books, 1989.

Category:1820s operas