Composer

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Agostino Steffani

Average_duration

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9:31

'Begl'occhi, oh Dio, non più' is a vocal piece composed by Agostino Steffani, an Italian composer of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the late 17th century and premiered in Munich, Germany in 1688. The piece is a solo cantata for soprano voice and continuo, consisting of three movements. The first movement is an aria in A minor, with a slow and mournful tempo. The second movement is a recitative in A major, with a faster tempo and more dramatic expression. The final movement is another aria in A minor, with a faster tempo and more lively character. The piece is characterized by its expressive and emotional qualities, with the soprano voice conveying a sense of longing and despair. The text of the piece, which is in Italian, speaks of the pain of unrequited love and the desire to be free from the torment of unfulfilled desire. The music reflects these themes through its use of chromaticism, dissonance, and expressive melodic lines. Steffani was known for his vocal music, particularly his operas and cantatas, which were highly regarded in his time. 'Begl'occhi, oh Dio, non più' is a prime example of his skill in composing for the human voice, and remains a popular piece in the Baroque vocal repertoire.

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