Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Aria

Compose Date

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1776

Average_duration

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7:43

'Ombra felice!...Io ti lascio, K. 255' is a vocal piece composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1776. It was written for the soprano voice and is accompanied by a string quartet. The piece was premiered in Salzburg, Austria in the same year it was composed. The piece consists of two movements. The first movement, 'Ombra felice!', is a recitative that sets the scene for the aria that follows. The second movement, 'Io ti lascio', is an aria that expresses the emotions of a lover who is leaving their beloved. The recitative begins with a slow and mournful melody played by the strings. The soprano enters with a declamatory style, singing about the happiness of being in the presence of her beloved. The music then becomes more agitated as she expresses her sadness at having to leave. The recitative ends with a return to the slow and mournful melody. The aria that follows is a beautiful and melancholic piece that showcases Mozart's ability to write for the voice. The soprano sings about the pain of leaving her beloved and the hope that they will be reunited in the future. The music is full of longing and sadness, with the strings providing a delicate and supportive accompaniment. Overall, 'Ombra felice!...Io ti lascio, K. 255' is a beautiful and emotional piece that showcases Mozart's skill as a composer. The music is full of pathos and expresses the universal emotions of love and loss.

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