Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1790

Average_duration

:

166:43

Movement_count

:

32

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"Così fan tutte" is an opera buffa in two acts composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The libretto was written by Lorenzo Da Ponte and the opera was first performed on January 26, 1790, at the Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria. The plot of "Così fan tutte" revolves around two young officers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, who are convinced of the fidelity of their fiancées, sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella. However, their friend Don Alfonso bets them that he can prove that all women are fickle and unfaithful. To win the bet, Don Alfonso devises a plan to test the sisters' fidelity by disguising Ferrando and Guglielmo as Albanian noblemen and attempting to seduce them. The sisters initially resist, but eventually succumb to the charms of the disguised officers. In the end, the deception is revealed, and the couples are reunited. The opera is divided into two acts, each with several musical numbers. The first act includes the famous arias "Come scoglio" and "Un'aura amorosa," as well as the quartet "Bella vita militar." The second act features the duet "Il core vi dono" and the trio "Soave sia il vento," among others. "Così fan tutte" is known for its witty libretto and Mozart's masterful use of ensemble writing. The opera also features a number of musical themes and motifs that are developed throughout the work, adding to its coherence and unity. Overall, "Così fan tutte" is a lighthearted and entertaining opera that explores themes of love, fidelity, and deception. Its premiere was met with mixed reviews, but it has since become one of Mozart's most beloved works and a staple of the operatic repertoire.

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