Zoroastre

Zoroastre is a lyric tragedy in five acts and an overture with music by Rameau and words by Cahusac . It had its premiere on 5 December 1749 and enjoyed 25 representations during its first run lasting until 1 February 1750. It was revived on 19 January 1756 for a single production according to the Journal de l’Opéra and then mounted on another seven dates between 27 April and 14 May of the same year. After billings on 21, 23, and 26 March 1757, it was offered at the inauguration of the new…