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Portrait of Faustina Bordini

Bartolomeo Nazari, c. 1730

George Frederic Handel recruited the Venetian mezzo-soprano Faustina (as she was known) to sing in the 1726-1728 opera seasons. She made her London debut as Roxana in Handel's 'Alessandro'. While in London, Faustina was drawn into rivalries with other Italian singers in Handel's employ, even exchanging blows on stage with the soprano Francesca Cuzzoni.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Faustina Bordini, c. 1730

Date supported

1996

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

134 x 106 cm

Grant

8000

Total cost

42500

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