Composer

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Giacomo Carissimi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Publication Date

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1923

Average_duration

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3:26

Giacomo Carissimi was an Italian composer of the Baroque era, known for his sacred and secular vocal music. One of his most famous works is the cantata "No, no, non si speri!" which was composed in the mid-17th century. The cantata is a dramatic work for solo voice and continuo, and it tells the story of a lover who is rejected by his beloved. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which expresses a different emotion. The first movement, "No, no, non si speri!" is a recitative in which the lover expresses his despair at being rejected. The music is characterized by its dissonant harmonies and chromaticism, which convey the lover's anguish. The second movement, "Lasciatemi morire!" is an aria in which the lover expresses his desire to die rather than live without his beloved. The music is slow and mournful, with long, expressive melodic lines that convey the lover's sadness. The final movement, "Ecco mormorar l'onde" is a recitative in which the lover hears the sound of the waves and realizes that life goes on, even though he has been rejected. The music is more hopeful than the first movement, with brighter harmonies and a more optimistic tone. The cantata premiered in Rome in the mid-17th century and quickly became popular throughout Europe. It is still performed today, and is considered one of Carissimi's most important works. Its emotional intensity and expressive music make it a powerful example of Baroque vocal music.

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