The Judgement of Paris (opera)

The Judgement Of Paris (opera)

The Judgement of Paris is an operatic libretto written by William Congreve. It was set by four British Baroque composers - John Weldon, John Eccles, Daniel Purcell and Gottfried Finger - as part of a music competition held in 1700-1701. Thomas Arne later composed a score to the libretto in 1742.

Read more about The Judgement Of Paris (opera):  Roles, Synopsis, The "Musick Prize", Arne's Version, Recording

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