Composer

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Gaetano Donizetti

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1823

Average_duration

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59:07

Aristea, azione pastorale is an opera composed by Gaetano Donizetti in 1829. The opera premiered on January 7, 1829, at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, Italy. The libretto was written by Domenico Gilardoni, and the opera was conducted by Nicola Festa. The opera is divided into two acts and consists of ten musical numbers. The first act has four scenes, while the second act has three scenes. The opera is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of Aristea, a shepherdess who falls in love with the shepherd Fileno. However, Fileno is in love with the nymph Elisa, and Aristea is heartbroken. The opera follows Aristea's journey as she tries to win Fileno's love and overcome the obstacles in her way. The music in Aristea, azione pastorale is characterized by Donizetti's signature bel canto style. The arias are lyrical and melodic, with long, flowing lines that showcase the singers' vocal abilities. The duets and ensembles are also well-crafted, with intricate harmonies and counterpoint. The orchestration is light and delicate, with a focus on the strings and woodwinds. The opera's premiere was a success, and it was well-received by audiences and critics alike. However, it did not achieve the same level of popularity as some of Donizetti's other works, such as Lucia di Lammermoor and L'elisir d'amore. Today, Aristea, azione pastorale is rarely performed, but it remains an important work in Donizetti's oeuvre and a testament to his mastery of the bel canto style.

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