Rossini's Neapolitan theater debut in 1815 earned him a reputation overnight, and the favor of the Bourbon dynasty, securing lucrative contracts to him. The following year, he composed 'Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo', an allegorical cantata about the wedding between the sea goddess Thetis and Peleus the hero. It was written to celebrate a royal wedding and is an intensely theatrical work in which Rossini some hinzuzog the greatest contemporary singers, specialists for ornate bel canto style, and created a spectacular stage with choir and colorful orchestration. The performance, which was recorded live at the Rossini Festival in 2018, met with an enthusiastic response from the public and press. were especially highlighted Eleonora Bellocci as Teti, Mert Süngu in the role of Pelo and Leonor Bonilla as goddess Cecere.