Scene 1

Calipso muses on the implications of her love to a mortal.


(In the first version: Nerea encourages Calipso to use her charms in mollifying Polifemo in order to liberate Ulisse from the cave where he and his men they are protecting themselves (Un beltà che fa).)

Scene 2

Ulisse approaches with a flock and tells Calipso that Polifemo has given him a shepherd's tasks, and that his men are held captive in a cave.
He explains that they are captives until Polifemo's slaves return with presents.
 If the slaves have brought no presents to Polifemo, then he will devour them.
 Calipso tells him not to worry because the gods are on his side (Lascia fra tanti malì) (early version:Nel rigor d'avversa stella)  Ulisse remarks on her kindness (Fortunate pecorelle!).

Scene 3

Aci revels in his infatuation for Galatea (Lontan dal solo e caro...Lusingato dalla speme) (First version: Zeffiro lusinghier).
 
Scene 4:  A view of the sea

Preparing to meet Polifemo, Galatea sails in her seashell, encouraging the breezes to bring her to Ulisse (Placidetti zeffiretti).
 Polifemo intercepts her and questions why she would prefer a young boy to his attributes.
 She refuses him and Polifemo swears revenge on Aci.
 Galatea continues entreating the breezes to bring her to Aci (Placidetti zeffiretti).

Scene 5:  Aci and Galatea

Aci encourages the cupids to bring Galatea safely to shore (Amoretti vezzosetti).
Aci and Galatea have an excited exchange in which they reveal their love for one another.
Galatea tells Aci to meet her later in a grotto, and Aci promises to do so, his passion for Galatea overcoming his fears (Nell'attendere il mio bene).
 Galatea is smitten by Aci and wishes that all her hopes are true (Fidati all speranza).

earlier version: (Dal guardo che incatena).

Scene 6: 

Ulisse awakes to find Calipso.
 Calipso explains who she is to him.
She promises him safety if he willll give his heart to her, and alerts him that the slaves are bringing presents to Polifemo.
 Overjoyed Ulisse sings (Dell'immortal bellezza).
 
Scene 7:  A grove

Aci and Galatea express their love despite foreboding feelings of fear  (Tacito movi e tardo).
Scene 1

Calipso muses on the implications of her love to a mortal. 

(In the first version: Nerea encourages Calipso to use her charms in mollifying Polifemo in order to liberate Ulisse from the cave where he and his men they are protecting themselves (Un beltà che fa).)
Scene 2

Ulisse approaches with a flock and tells Calipso that Polifemo has given him a shepherd's tasks, and that his men are held captive in a cave. He explains that they are captives until Polifemo's slaves return with presents.  If the slaves have brought no presents to Polifemo, then he will devour them.  Calipso tells him not to worry because the gods are on his side (Lascia fra tanti malì) (early version:Nel rigor d'avversa stella)  Ulisse remarks on her kindness (Fortunate pecorelle!). 
Scene 3

Aci revels in his infatuation for Galatea (Lontan dal solo e caro...Lusingato dalla speme) (First version: Zeffiro lusinghier).  
Scene 4:  A view of the sea

Preparing to meet Polifemo, Galatea sails in her seashell, encouraging the breezes to bring her to Ulisse (Placidetti zeffiretti).  Polifemo intercepts her and questions why she would prefer a young boy to his attributes.  She refuses him and Polifemo swears revenge on Aci.  Galatea continues entreating the breezes to bring her to Aci (Placidetti zeffiretti).
Scene 5:  Aci and Galatea

Aci encourages the cupids to bring Galatea safely to shore (Amoretti vezzosetti). Aci and Galatea have an excited exchange in which they reveal their love for one another. Galatea tells Aci to meet her later in a grotto, and Aci promises to do so, his passion for Galatea overcoming his fears (Nell'attendere il mio bene).  Galatea is smitten by Aci and wishes that all her hopes are true (Fidati all speranza).
earlier version: (Dal guardo che incatena). 
Scene 6: 

Ulisse awakes to find Calipso.  Calipso explains who she is to him. She promises him safety if he willll give his heart to her, and alerts him that the slaves are bringing presents to Polifemo.  Overjoyed Ulisse sings (Dell'immortal bellezza).  
Scene 7:  A grove

Aci and Galatea express their love despite foreboding feelings of fear  (Tacito movi e tardo).
Polifemo (opera)