I cherusci
I cherusci is a dramma per musica in 2 acts by Simon Mayr to a libretto by Gaetano Rossi. It was first performed at the Teatro Argentina, Rome, for Carnival 1808. The plot is at the time of the battles between the Germanic tribes the Marcomanni and Cherusci. Cast Treuta, tenor - popular leader of the Marcomanni people Tusnelda, soprano - Treuta's slave, a Cheruscan, but due to be sacrificed by the druids Tamaro, soprano - enemy leader of the Cherusci and bards Zarasto, bass - high priest of the druids Ercilda, soprano - allied with Treuta Carilo, tenor - leader of the Sarronides, allied with Treuta Dunclamo, tenor - adoptive father of Tusnelda, who later discovers that Treuta is Tusnelda's father Araldo, tenor Recording I cherusci Bayerische Staatsoper, Franz Hauk. Naxos 2CD 2019 References Operas 1808 operas Operas by Simon Mayr