Handel's Opera Giulio Cesare question?

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Handel's Opera Giulio Cesare question?

In Handel's opera Giulio Cesare, how big a part does Cleopatra have compared to the rest of the cast. I'm asking this because i'm just buying the DVD set just because of one singer (Susan Larson) who sings Cleopatra. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Ave !

The part of Cleopatra is big but not as big as
the title part of Giulio Cesare. But --- You can be sure ---
the part of Cleopatra is the most beautiful one...

The scene on the balcony. May be You'll faint !

The most astonishing part is the role of Ptolemy.
What a satanic character, what a dangerous guy ---
in the opera. Not the historic one...

And now enjoy the Divine Music of Handel!

Aaron Moses.