Composer

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Leopold Antonin Kozeluch

Genre

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Vocal

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Song

Average_duration

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2:09

Leopold Antonin Kozeluch was a Czech composer who lived from 1747 to 1818. He was a prolific composer, producing over 400 works in his lifetime, including operas, symphonies, chamber music, and keyboard works. One of his most famous works is the song "Sento amor," Op. 31/3. "Sento amor" was composed in the late 18th century and was first performed in Vienna in 1787. The song is part of a collection of six Italian arias for voice and keyboard, which Kozeluch composed while living in Vienna. The collection was published in 1788 and was dedicated to the Empress Maria Theresa. The song is in the key of G major and has a simple, elegant melody. It is written in a simple A-B-A form, with the A section featuring a lyrical melody and the B section featuring a more dramatic, virtuosic melody. The accompaniment is also simple, with a repeating pattern of broken chords in the left hand and a simple melody in the right hand. The lyrics of "Sento amor" are in Italian and tell the story of a lover who is tormented by his feelings of love. The first verse reads: Sento amor nel mio petto, Che mi strugge e mi fa penar, E se il guardo non è lieto, Io mi sento mancar. Translation: I feel love in my heart, That torments me and makes me suffer, And if the gaze is not happy, I feel myself fainting. The song is a beautiful example of Kozeluch's skill as a composer. It showcases his ability to write simple, elegant melodies that are both expressive and memorable. It is also a testament to his love of Italian music, which he studied extensively during his time in Vienna. Overall, "Sento amor" is a beautiful and timeless work that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences today. Its simple elegance and expressive melody make it a classic example of the best of classical music.

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