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Proserpine (Lully)
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Proserpine (Proserpina) is an opera with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully and a libretto by Philippe Quinault first performed in Saint-Germain-en-Laye on 3 February 1680.

The plot centers around the abduction of Proserpine by Pluton, with side plots concerning Cérès's love for Jupiter and the love intrigue between Alphée and Aréthuse.

Roles and role creators

  • Pluton (baritone) Jean Gaye
  • Proserpine (soprano) Claude Ferdinand
  • Cérès (soprano) de Saint-Christophe
  • Jupiter (baritone) Godonesche
  • Alphée (countertenor) Bernard Cledière
  • Aréthuse (soprano) Catherine Ferdinand
  • Mercure (tenor) (haute-contre) Langeais

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