Composer

:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

:

Aria

Compose Date

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1783

Average_duration

:

8:59

Movement_count

:

2

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"Mia speranza adorata...Ah, K. 416" is a beautiful and emotional aria composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was composed in 1783, during the height of Mozart's career, and was premiered in Vienna on March 27th of that year. The aria is part of the opera "Il curioso indiscreto," which was never completed by Mozart. The aria is divided into two movements. The first movement, "Mia speranza adorata," is a slow and melancholic aria that expresses the protagonist's love and longing for his beloved. The second movement, "Ah," is a faster and more dramatic aria that expresses the protagonist's despair and anguish at the thought of losing his beloved. The aria is characterized by its beautiful melodies, expressive harmonies, and emotional depth. Mozart's use of chromaticism and dissonance in the second movement creates a sense of tension and urgency, while the use of long, flowing phrases in the first movement creates a sense of longing and yearning. Overall, "Mia speranza adorata...Ah, K. 416" is a stunning example of Mozart's mastery of the operatic aria. Its emotional depth and beauty continue to captivate audiences to this day.

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