Opera nova amorosa, vol. 3

A playful, Renaissance‑style comedy opens with the goddess Minerva stepping onto the stage, inviting listeners to explore the tangled games of love, fortune, and ambition. She introduces a lively cast—sharp‑witted Ruffa, the cunning servant Philotea, a proud yet vulnerable noble, and a chorus of servants and messengers—each embodying a different facet of human desire. Their witty exchanges set the tone for a spirited contest of wit and affection, where cleverness and virtue clash with greed and jealousy.

As the first act unfolds, the audience follows the scheming antics of the clever women who manipulate the hearts of their suitors, while the male characters wrestle with envy and aspiration. The dialogue crackles with poetic banter, and the ever‑watchful Minerva offers commentary that hints at deeper moral lessons without spoiling the outcome. Listeners will be drawn into a vibrant world of masquerades, misunderstandings, and the timeless pursuit of a love that can both uplift and confound.