Idaspe is an opera by baroque composer Riccardo Broschi. It is notable for starring the composer’s brother, Farinelli, in the role of Dario. The famous arias Qual guerrero in campo armato, and Ombra fedele anch’io are from this opera.
Roles
Artaserse, king of Persia, in love with Berenice
Dario, brother of Artaserse and friend of Idaspe, who disguises himself as Arbato, a general.
Idaspe, nephew of Artaserse, disguised as Acrone
Arbace, captain of the guard
Mandane, daughter of the king of Media, in love with Dario