Composer

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Domenico Cimarosa

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1786

Average_duration

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56:31

Il credulo is an opera buffa in two acts composed by Domenico Cimarosa. The opera was composed in 1786 and premiered at the Teatro dei Fiorentini in Naples on January 26, 1786. The libretto was written by Giovanni Bertati. The plot of Il credulo revolves around the character of Don Cassandro, a wealthy and gullible man who is easily swindled by those around him. Don Cassandro is in love with the beautiful and cunning Rosaura, who is only interested in his money. Rosaura conspires with her lover, the crafty and deceitful Florindo, to swindle Don Cassandro out of his fortune. The first act of the opera opens with Don Cassandro's servant, Pasquale, warning him about Rosaura's true intentions. However, Don Cassandro is too infatuated with Rosaura to listen to Pasquale's warnings. Meanwhile, Rosaura and Florindo hatch a plan to convince Don Cassandro to invest in a fake business venture. Don Cassandro eagerly agrees to invest his money, and Rosaura and Florindo take off with the cash. In the second act, Don Cassandro realizes that he has been swindled and seeks revenge against Rosaura and Florindo. He enlists the help of Pasquale and the local police to catch the thieves. In the end, Rosaura and Florindo are caught and punished, and Don Cassandro learns a valuable lesson about trusting others. Il credulo is known for its lively and humorous music, which perfectly complements the comedic plot. The opera features several memorable arias, duets, and ensemble pieces, including the famous duet "Se fiato in corpo avete" between Rosaura and Florindo. Overall, Il credulo is a classic example of the opera buffa genre, with its witty libretto, colorful characters, and lively music. It remains a popular work in the operatic repertoire and is frequently performed in theaters around the world.

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