Composer

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Ottorino Respighi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1909

Average_duration

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12:05

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Ottorino Respighi's Liriche Series I (6), P. 90 is a collection of six songs for voice and piano, composed in 1910. The premiere of the work took place in Rome in the same year. The six movements are titled "Nebbie," "Nevicata," "Tramonto," "Pioggia," "Nebbia," and "Luna d'estate." The first movement, "Nebbie," is a setting of a poem by Giovanni Pascoli. The music is characterized by a haunting melody and a sense of mystery, which reflects the misty atmosphere of the poem. The second movement, "Nevicata," is a setting of a poem by the same author, which describes a snowfall. The music is delicate and evocative, with a sense of stillness and wonder. The third movement, "Tramonto," is a setting of a poem by Gabriele D'Annunzio. The music is characterized by a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, which reflects the sunset described in the poem. The fourth movement, "Pioggia," is a setting of a poem by the same author, which describes a rainstorm. The music is characterized by a sense of urgency and drama, with a driving rhythm and powerful harmonies. The fifth movement, "Nebbia," is a setting of a poem by Ada Negri. The music is characterized by a sense of mystery and ambiguity, which reflects the foggy atmosphere of the poem. The final movement, "Luna d'estate," is a setting of a poem by the same author, which describes a summer moon. The music is characterized by a sense of serenity and beauty, with a gentle melody and delicate harmonies. Overall, Liriche Series I (6), P. 90 is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs, which showcases Respighi's skill as a composer of vocal music. The music is characterized by a sense of atmosphere and emotion, which reflects the poetry of the texts.

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