Composer

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Marchetto Cara

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Part Song

Compose Date

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1504

Average_duration

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3:58

'O mia cieca e dura sorte' is a famous aria from the opera 'Il Pompeo' composed by Marchetto Cara. The opera was first performed in 1513 in Mantua, Italy. The aria is sung by the character Pompeo, who is lamenting his fate after being betrayed by his own son. The aria is in the key of G minor and is written for a tenor voice. It is a slow and melancholic piece, with a simple and repetitive melody that emphasizes the sorrowful lyrics. The aria is divided into two sections, with the first section being slower and more introspective, while the second section is more passionate and dramatic. The lyrics of the aria express Pompeo's despair and hopelessness, as he reflects on his past glory and the betrayal that has led to his downfall. The opening lines, "O mia cieca e dura sorte, / che mi fai tanto soffrir" (Oh my blind and harsh fate, / that makes me suffer so much), set the tone for the rest of the aria. Pompeo goes on to lament his lost power and the treachery of his son, singing "Ah, che mi resta ormai? / Nulla, nulla, oimè!" (Ah, what is left for me now? / Nothing, nothing, alas!). Despite its simplicity, 'O mia cieca e dura sorte' is a powerful and emotional piece of music that has remained popular for centuries. Its themes of betrayal, loss, and despair are universal and timeless, and the aria continues to be performed and recorded by singers around the world.

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