As we all know, Johann Adolf Hasse was a German composer born in Dresden in 1699 and died in 1783. He was married to Faustina Bordoni, a famous Italian singer. As she had a fabulous voice, Hasse composed his masterpiece Cleofide in order to let her act as prima-donna, showing to everybody her wonderful coloratura powers. The debut of the opera was on September 1731, with Hasse conducting and Bordoni in the main role. The part of Cleofide is extremely difficult to sing. Does any list member know if the CAPRICCIO recording of this opera, catalogue number 10193/96 (4 Cds) is still available? There is an old recording, made live in Sarrebruck, conducted by Karl Ristenpart, but I dont know if this is a comercial recording. Any opinions? Regards, Wilson Pereira Natal, Brazil.