Composer

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Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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ca. 1941

Average_duration

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25:13

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

La Figlia del Reggimento, fantasy for violin & piano (after Donizetti), Op. 110 is a composition by Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. The piece was composed in 1947 and premiered in the same year. It is a fantasy based on the opera La Figlia del Reggimento by Gaetano Donizetti. The composition consists of three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, is based on the overture of the opera. It begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the violin, which is then taken up by the piano. The movement is characterized by its playful and virtuosic passages, which showcase the technical abilities of both the violinist and pianist. The second movement, marked Andante con moto, is based on the aria "Chacun le sait" from the opera. It is a lyrical and expressive movement, with the violin playing the melody while the piano provides a delicate accompaniment. The movement is notable for its use of chromaticism and expressive phrasing. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is based on the finale of the opera. It is a fast and lively movement, with the violin and piano trading off virtuosic passages. The movement is characterized by its playful and energetic themes, which build to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, La Figlia del Reggimento, fantasy for violin & piano (after Donizetti), Op. 110 is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases the technical abilities of both the violinist and pianist. It is a tribute to the opera La Figlia del Reggimento by Gaetano Donizetti, and captures the playful and energetic spirit of the original work.

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