Aurelio Aureli (d. 1708) was one of the most consequential and prolific librettists in the early history of opera and cantata, providing texts for the music of Francesco Cavalli, Alessandro Scarlatti, Barbara Strozzi and countless others. He is a figure of deep fascination for lovers of 17th century Italian vocal music, including the author of this review, who currently researches and teaches music history at the University of Rochester - Eastman School of Music under the name “Miles Greenberg.”