Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Aria

Compose Date

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1777

Average_duration

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13:01

Ah, lo previdi...Ah, t'invola agl'occhi miei, K. 272 is a concert aria composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1777. The piece was written for the Italian soprano, Aloysia Weber, who was one of Mozart's close friends and later became his sister-in-law. The aria is written for soprano voice and orchestra and is considered one of Mozart's most challenging vocal works. The premiere of Ah, lo previdi...Ah, t'invola agl'occhi miei took place on April 9, 1777, in Salzburg, Austria. The piece was performed by Aloysia Weber, with Mozart conducting the orchestra. The aria was well-received by the audience and critics, and it quickly became one of Mozart's most popular works. Ah, lo previdi...Ah, t'invola agl'occhi miei is divided into two movements. The first movement, "Ah, lo previdi," is a recitative that sets the scene for the aria. The soprano sings of her lover's impending departure and her sorrow at his leaving. The second movement, "Ah, t'invola agl'occhi miei," is the aria itself. The soprano sings of her despair at losing her lover and her longing for him to return. The characteristics of Ah, lo previdi...Ah, t'invola agl'occhi miei are typical of Mozart's style. The piece is highly emotional, with the soprano's voice soaring and falling in dramatic fashion. The orchestration is lush and complex, with the strings and winds providing a rich backdrop for the soprano's voice. The piece also features several virtuosic passages for the soprano, including a challenging cadenza at the end of the aria. Overall, Ah, lo previdi...Ah, t'invola agl'occhi miei is a stunning example of Mozart's vocal writing. The piece showcases his ability to create highly emotional and technically demanding works that are still beloved by audiences today.

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