Acis and Galatea

"Acis and Galatea" is an opera composed by Handel based on characters from Greek mythology. It tells the romantic story of Galatea, a sea nymph, and Acis, a mortal shepherd. Their love faces tragedy when the jealous cyclops Polyphemus crushes Acis with a boulder. In response, the gods transform Acis into a stream so he can live forever. The opera explores themes of love, jealousy, and divine intervention, using beautiful music to bring this mythological tale to life. It is celebrated for its expressive vocal writing and vivid imagery.