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[ The subject is taken from Cicero's Somnium Scipionis, which is followed even in details; Metastasio has incorporated the myth of Silius Italicus, who in the fifteenth book of his "Punica" makes Virtus and Voluptas appear to Scipio, that he may choose between manly courage and sensual enjoyment; Metastasio makes the apparitions Costanza and Fortuna ta suit the occasion.]
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[ G. A. Moreschi, Riflessioni intorno le feste ed azione teatrali (vor Metastasio, Opp., XII., p. IV.).]
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[ Metastasio recommends this ending to Farinelli's imitation. (Opp. post, I., p. 301).]
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[ This overture has also been prepared for independent performance by the addition of a closing movement (161 K.).]
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