Yo, Farinelli, el capón

Synopsis of Yo, Farinelli, el capón

Yo, Farinelli, el capón is a historical novel by Jesús Ruiz Mantilla that narrates the life of Carlo Broschi, known as Farinelli, the most famous castrato singer of the 18th century. Through his life, the novel traces a fascinating fresco of Europe at the time, from Italy and Austria to England and Spain. Farinelli triumphed in Venice, competed with Haendel's company, and cured the depression of Felipe V in the Spanish court. The novel explores his role as a promoter of opera in Spain and his survival in a court full of intrigues and ambitions.