Mitridate, R di Ponto Mithridates, King of Pontus Opera seria in 3 acts Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, K. 87 Librettist: Vittorio Amadeo Cigna-Santi Source: Mithridate, tragedy by Racine, in Italian translation of Giuseppe Parini First performance: Teatro Regio Ducal, Milano, 26 December 1770 Performance History Dramatis Person Mitridate, King of Pontus and other kingdoms, in love with Aspasia (tenor) Aspasia, betrothed to Mitridate and already declared Queen (soprano) Sifare, son of Mitridate and Stratonica, in love with Aspasia (male soprano) Farnace, eldest son of Mitridate, in love with the same (male alto) Ismene, daughter of the King of the Parthians, in love with Farnace (soprano) Marzio, Roman Tribune, friend of Farnace (tenor) Arbate, Governor of Nympha (male soprano) Setting: the Crimea; 88 BC.