Composer

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Antonio Vivaldi

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

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Cantata

Compose Date

:

before 1742

Average_duration

:

12:04

Movement_count

:

4

Movement ....

"Qual per ignoto calle" (RV 677) is a vocal chamber cantata composed by Antonio Vivaldi, an Italian Baroque composer, in the early 18th century. The cantata is written for a solo soprano voice, accompanied by a string ensemble. It is believed to have been composed between 1716 and 1720, during Vivaldi's tenure as the maestro di violino at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice. The cantata consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement is a recitative, in which the soprano sings of her wandering through an unknown street, searching for her beloved. The second movement is an aria, in which the soprano expresses her longing for her beloved and her despair at not being able to find him. The third and final movement is another recitative, in which the soprano laments her fate and her inability to find her beloved. The cantata is characterized by Vivaldi's signature style, which is marked by virtuosic instrumental writing and expressive vocal lines. The string ensemble provides a rich and varied accompaniment, with the violins and violas often playing in unison to create a powerful and dramatic effect. The vocal line is highly ornamented, with frequent runs and trills that showcase the soprano's virtuosity. "Qual per ignoto calle" premiered in Venice in the early 18th century, and quickly became popular throughout Europe. It has since been performed and recorded by numerous artists, and is considered one of Vivaldi's most beautiful and expressive vocal works. The cantata is a testament to Vivaldi's skill as a composer, and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and emotionally powerful.

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