Composer

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Alessandro Scarlatti

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Cantata

Average_duration

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8:38

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

'Clori e Mirtillo' is an opera composed by Alessandro Scarlatti, an Italian Baroque composer, in 1707. The opera premiered in Rome at the Teatro Capranica. It is a pastoral opera in three acts, with a libretto by Carlo Sigismondo Capece. The first act of the opera begins with a chorus of nymphs and shepherds celebrating the arrival of spring. Clori, a nymph, is in love with Mirtillo, a shepherd, but he is in love with Amarilli, another nymph. Clori is heartbroken and sings an aria expressing her sadness. Mirtillo and Amarilli enter, and Clori tries to hide her feelings. The act ends with a trio between the three characters. The second act begins with a chorus of shepherds and shepherdesses. Mirtillo and Amarilli are in love, but their happiness is threatened by the jealousy of Tirsi, a shepherd who is in love with Amarilli. Tirsi sings an aria expressing his jealousy, and then plots with Clori to separate Mirtillo and Amarilli. Clori agrees to help Tirsi because she hopes that Mirtillo will fall in love with her instead. The act ends with a quartet between Clori, Tirsi, Mirtillo, and Amarilli. The third act begins with a chorus of nymphs and shepherds celebrating the wedding of Mirtillo and Amarilli. Clori and Tirsi try to disrupt the wedding, but they are unsuccessful. Clori realizes that she cannot force Mirtillo to love her and sings an aria expressing her resignation. The opera ends with a chorus celebrating the happiness of the newlyweds. 'Clori e Mirtillo' is a typical example of a pastoral opera, which was a popular genre in the Baroque era. The opera features a pastoral setting, with shepherds and nymphs as the main characters. The music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and virtuosic vocal writing. Scarlatti's use of recitative and aria is typical of the operatic style of the time. The opera also features a variety of ensemble numbers, including duets, trios, and quartets. Overall, 'Clori e Mirtillo' is a charming and delightful opera that showcases Scarlatti's skill as a composer. Its pastoral setting and lyrical melodies make it a perfect example of the Baroque era's love of nature and beauty.

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