Pietro Pariati

Pietro Pariati (Reggio Emilia, 27 March 1665- Vienna, 14 October 1733) was an Italian poet and librettist. He was initially secretary to Rinaldo d'Este (1655–1737), Duke of Modena.[1] Then from 1699 to 1714, he made his living as a poet in Venice, initially writing librettos with Apostolo Zeno, then independently. Then finally from 1714-1729 he was Metastasio's predecessor at the Vienna court of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor.

Librettos

Apart from many oratorio librettos, his most popular opera librettos included:

References

  1. Xavier de Courville -Un artisan de la rénovation théàtral avant Goldoni Page 113 1967 "Pietro Pariati, né à Reggio d'Emilia en 1665, avait accompagné Taddeo Rangoni à la cour d'Espagne en 1696. Il fut disgracié par le duc de Modène en 1700, malgré l'intervention de l'ambassadeur. Après avoir été enfermé dans la forteresse.."
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