Composer

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Gioachino Rossini

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Cantata

Compose Date

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1816

Average_duration

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58:18

Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo is an opera composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1816. The opera premiered on November 9, 1816, at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, Italy. The libretto was written by Giovan Battista Casti and is based on the Greek myth of the wedding of Thetis and Peleus. The opera is divided into two acts and features a total of 14 musical numbers. The first act begins with a chorus of nymphs and shepherds celebrating the wedding of Thetis and Peleus. The couple enters and sings a duet expressing their love for each other. The god Apollo then appears and sings a solo, warning the couple of the dangers that lie ahead. The act ends with a chorus of nymphs and shepherds blessing the couple. The second act begins with a chorus of sea monsters and sirens, who are angry that they were not invited to the wedding. They plot to disrupt the ceremony and cause chaos. Thetis and Peleus enter and sing a duet, expressing their happiness and love for each other. The sea monsters and sirens then attack, but are defeated by the gods. The opera ends with a chorus of nymphs and shepherds celebrating the victory and the wedding. The music of Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo is characterized by Rossini's signature style of bel canto, which emphasizes beautiful melodies and vocal virtuosity. The opera features a variety of musical forms, including arias, duets, trios, and choruses. The vocal writing is challenging, with many high notes and fast runs, requiring skilled singers. Overall, Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo is a charming and entertaining opera, with a lighthearted plot and beautiful music. It is not as well-known as some of Rossini's other works, but it is still performed occasionally today.

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