Polyphemus, a cyclops of ancient Greek legend with one eye and three fingers on each hand, became a central figure in many myths and in their musical settings by Baroque composers.
This son of Poseidon, a giant of insurmountable strength, appears in many fables, the best known of which are his encounters Odysseus during the hero’s homeward journey and with
Theseus, who kills Polyphemus. The Italian bass Luigi De Donato has the right voice and temperament to represent the ideal embodiment of Polyphemus, and together with Collegium 1704
he will be appearing in Prague for the premiere of a concert project that will breathe life into ancient Greek legends.

Luigi De Donato
bass

Václav Luks | conductor
Collegium 1704

G. F. Händel
Aci, Galatea e Polifemo HWV 49a
Sibillar gli angui d’Aletto
Fra l’ombre e gli orrori

N. Porpora
Opera Il Polifemo
M’accendi in sen col guardo

J. G. Schürer
La Galatea, serenata
Dalla spelonca uscite
Se scordato il primo amore