Naïs

Naïs, an opera in three acts and a prologue, boasted a score by Rameau and a libretto by Cahusac. It was written to celebrate the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, and its world premiere took place at the Opéra on 22 April 1749. It was mounted only once during its first run on account of the special intention inspiring its composition, but it was revived in 1764 for an uninterrupted series of 25 performances between 7 August and 2 October. The prologue presents the Titans and Giants trying to climb…