Composer

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Simon Mayr

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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57:39

Movement_count

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15

Movement ....

Arianna in Nasso is an opera composed by Simon Mayr, an Italian composer of German origin. The opera was composed in 1813 and premiered in the same year in Venice. It is a three-act opera with a libretto by Giovanni Schmidt. The opera is based on the Greek myth of Ariadne, who is abandoned by her lover Theseus on the island of Naxos. The story revolves around Ariadne's struggle to come to terms with her abandonment and her eventual rescue by the god Bacchus. The first act of the opera opens with Ariadne lamenting her abandonment by Theseus. She is comforted by her nurse, who advises her to forget about Theseus and move on. However, Ariadne is unable to forget about Theseus and continues to pine for him. In the second act, Theseus arrives on the island of Naxos with his new lover, Dirce. Ariadne is devastated by Theseus' betrayal and decides to take her own life. However, she is interrupted by the arrival of Bacchus, who falls in love with her and promises to make her his queen. The final act of the opera sees Bacchus and Ariadne celebrating their love and their impending marriage. Theseus and Dirce arrive on the island, but are unable to stop the wedding. The opera ends with a joyful chorus celebrating the union of Bacchus and Ariadne. The music of Arianna in Nasso is characterized by Mayr's use of bel canto style, with long, flowing melodies and elaborate vocal ornamentation. The opera also features a number of ensemble pieces, including duets, trios, and choruses. Overall, Arianna in Nasso is a beautiful and moving opera that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. Mayr's music is both elegant and emotional, making it a true masterpiece of the operatic repertoire.

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